Prosecutor appeals to Akimoto on bail
The Tokyo District Court has ruled that bail will be granted on October 10 for a member of the House of Representatives Akimoto who was charged with corruption involving an integrated resort and an integrated resort facility. Carried over to Mr. Akimoto has already paid 30 million yen for bail, and he is expected to be released on bail if the court rejects the sub-appeal.
Mr. Akimoto, 48, a member of the House of Representatives who was the Deputy Minister of the Cabinet Office in charge of IR, etc., three years ago, a bribery Chinese company traveled to Macau and other places to travel, and a symposium held in Naha city. The company was prosecuted for bribery on March 3 for receiving bribes worth 3.85 million yen, including a total of ¥ 7.6 million in bribery charges.
The Tokyo District Court, in response to a request from Attorney Akimoto's lawyer, decided to allow bail on the 10th, but the prosecution's opposition to this rule was held after the 12th .
Mr. Akimoto has already paid his bail of 30 million yen and is expected to be released on bail if the court rejects the sub-appeal.
According to people concerned, Representative Akimoto has completely denied the charges, saying, "I have not committed any wrongdoing and have no intention of resigning. I would like to attend the Diet if bail was granted." about it.