Sonic The Hedgehog Creator Yuji Naka Reportedly Arrested For Insider Trading – SlashGear

Famed game creator Yuji Naka is reportedly in custody following allegations that he was involved in insider trading. According to Nintendo Life’s report yesterday, Naka — a co-creator of the beloved ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ game series and likeness — allegedly purchased stock in Aiming, a Japanese developer that was gearing up to release a new installment in the popular series ‘Dragon Quest. ‘ According to Nintendo Life, Naka’s stock purchases — 10,000 shares in total — clocked in around $20,000.

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