Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator may face jail over alleged insider trading
by Oliver Holmes from Technology | The Guardian on (#6C0NW)
Prosecutors are reportedly seeking a prison term and a near-1m fine for ex-Sega developer Yuji Naka
One of Sonic the Hedgehog's creators is facing possible jail time and a fine of close to 1m for his alleged part in an insider trading scheme, according to a court report by Japanese media.
Yuji Naka, who co-created Sega's blue-spiked mascot, was arrested in November last year over allegations he traded in stock with privileged information for a significant profit.
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