IR Corruption Case Search Pachinko Chain Headquarters Tokyo Inspection Special Investigation Department December 26, 14:06

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IR: The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Special Investigation Department has begun searching for the headquarters of a major pachinko chain in Chuo-ku, Tokyo on May 26, in connection with a corruption case in which Representative Akimoto was arrested over an integrated resort facility. I found out in the interview. This company had dealt with a company to which Rep. Akimoto had previously served as an advisor, and it is probable that the Special Investigation Department is working to elucidate the flow of funds around Rep. Akimoto.

Mr. Akimoto, 48, a member of the lower house of the Diet who left the Liberal Democratic Party, said he was serving as a deputy minister of the Cabinet Office and others in charge of IR = integrated resort facilities, and a Chinese company aiming to enter IR in September. Was arrested by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Special Investigation Division on March 25 for receiving bribes such as cash of 3 million yen.

According to an interview with the people concerned, the Special Investigation Department has begun searching for the head office of a major pachinko chain in Chuo-ku, Tokyo on the 26th.

The pachinko chain was set up in Tokyo by a former policy secretary of Rep. Akimoto in 2011, and there was a deal with a company where Rep. Akimoto served as an advisor at one time. It is thought that it will advance the elucidation of.

Mr. Akimoto was also focusing on promoting the entertainment industry, such as pachinko and nightclubs, as well as IR.

Mr. Akimoto has completely denied the alleged arrest, saying, "I don't remember anything."