Crime Japanese insurance giant Prudential links fraud to company culture Reverence for top sellers weakened controls and opened the door to employee misconduct iStock.com/Marvin Samuel Tolentino Pineda Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 22 January 2026 An internal review has found that large scale fraud at Prudential Life Insurance Japan went undetected for years partly due to a culture that idolised top performers, reducing oversight. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Crime Pair charged in Hong Kong “ghost worker” payroll fraud Crime India’s employers told to strengthen their anti-graft policies Harassment Japan gets serious on tackling abusive customers Crime China to seal records of minor offences to boost employment rates