Livedoor Co. President Takafumi Horie, at the center of a high-profile probe over alleged securities law violations and financial statement falsifications, denied on his Internet blog Sunday involvement in any wrongdoing.
Horie, who has been keeping out of public view, wrote, "Concerning the matter that is suspected, I do not think I have done anything."
It is the first time he has denied his involvement.
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