Three Japanese ministers resigned from their positions on Thursday due to a bribery scandal within the ruling party, local press reported.
The Ministers of Economy and Industry, Yasutoshi Nishimura; of the Interior, Junji Suzuki; and Agriculture, Ichiro Miyashita, resigned Thursday morning.
Japanese media added that Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno is expected to resign later in the day, along with five deputy ministers. involved in the scandal.
“The doubts of public opinion surround me about political funds, which causes distrust in the government. Since there is an ongoing investigation, I thought I could set the record straight.Nishimura told reporters in the prime minister’s office.
The scandal emerged over allegations that some 500 million yen ($3.4 million) in bribes were paid to members of the Liberal Democratic Party, which has ruled Japan almost continuously since the mid-20th century. (JO)
Source: Eluniverso
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