Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebrities.

Fuji Television Network Inc. said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into allegations of its involvement in a sexual miscondu

The scandal has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning Fuji TV’s corporate governance and crisis management.

The move comes amid rising criticism over the broadcaster’s handling of alleged sexual misconduct by former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai.

TOKYO (TR) – Masahiro Nakai, a former member of the boy band SMAP and television personality, apologized this week over reported “trouble” with a woman more than one year ago.

Major network Fuji Television said today it was probing allegations involving one of Japan’s biggest celebrities after an activist investor said it

A Japanese tabloid reported that it involved a sexual act against the victim's will. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Koichi Minato, president of Fuji Television Network Inc., apologized over a sex scandal involving TV personality Masahiro Nakai on Jan. 17, saying a third-party panel will investigate the matter.

Major TV networks have distanced themselves from one of Japan’s biggest 1990s boy band stars after media reports said he paid a woman a large settlement