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Olympus CEO Resigns Over Alleged Illegal Drugs Purchase

Olympus shares plunged six percent in morning trade (Credit: AFP)

The German CEO of major Japanese optical equipment manufacturer Olympus has stepped down after allegedly buying illegal drugs, the company said on Monday.

Stefan Kaufmann became chief executive officer in April 2023, having served as a board member since 2019. He first joined the European arm of Olympus in 2003.

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