Nomura boss takes pay cut after employee 'tried to kill clients'

The bank apologised after the former worker was charged with robbery of clients, attempted murder and arson.

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The worker allegedly stole money from clients and set fire to their home after visiting them on 28 July this year, the bank said in a statement.

The employee was dismissed a week later, and was arrested in October.

Nomura apologised to the alleged victims, and said chief executive Kentaro Okuda would voluntarily return 30% of his pay for three months.

In addition, nine other Nomura directors and executives will return 20% to 30% of their pay for the same period.

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