The heads of two Japanese ministries have been forced to resign amid a scandal over financial reporting violations during political fundraising in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The news agency reports that “Kyodo Tsushin”.
We are talking about Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ichiro Miyashita. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno is also expected to resign in the near future.
Previously reportedA political scandal involving the possible theft of public donations in favor of Japan’s ruling party could mean a swift end to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s rule.
The practice of fundraising for political activities is legal in Japan and includes, among other things, selling tickets to paid party events. There are legal restrictions on such activities, and the full amount received must be recorded in the financial statements.
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