Japan's Minister of Internal Affairs Accused of Falsely Reporting Payments to Legislators as Expenses

Japanese Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, Hayashi Yoshimasa, is suspected of falsely listing expenses to pay benefits to legislators!

Hayashi Yoshimasa was exposed by the "Shūkan Bunshun" on November 6th. During last year's House of Representatives election, he is suspected of paying election benefits to city council members under the false pretense of maintaining and managing posters, which may involve illegal donations or purchases prohibited by law.

Regarding this, Hayashi Yoshimasa stated: "This is mechanical labor for posting announcements or election posters on bulletin boards, and it was paid based on prior explanation. There is no problem with the Public Offices Election Act. Of course, elections must be properly handled in accordance with the Public Offices Election Act, and it is important to continue implementing proper measures to avoid suspicion."

Original article: www.toutiao.com/article/1848111494125568/

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