TOKYO, June 18 — Japanese prosecutors today arrested the country’s former justice minister — a close ally of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe — and his lawmaker wife over allegations of vote-buying during her electoral campaign last year. The scandal is the latest headache for Abe, who has seen...
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The scandal is the latest headache for Abe, who has seen his approval ratings sink over his handling of the coronavirus crisis and faced criticism over alleged attempts to name a favoured candidate to the role of prosecutor general. They have reportedly denied the allegations, which include claims the former minister distributed a total of ¥24 million to 91 people to help secure his wife’s seat, while the couple handed out ¥1.7 million to five campaigners.
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