Thursday, 5 March, 2026
Sonic Co-Creator Yuji Naka Arrested In Insider Trading Scandal
By Basit Ansari
<p>Co-creator of Sonic The Hedgehog Yuji Naka has reportedly been detained in connection with an investigation into alleged insider trading by former Square Enix workers, according to the Japanese news outlet Fuji News Network. Around 10,000 shares in the Dragon Quest Tact creators are said to have been purchased by Naka for 2.8 million yen (£16,800) back in 2020. Naka was still collaborating with Square Enix on Balan Wonderworld at the time.</p>
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