Katsuyuki Kawai, a former Minister of Justice who has been accused of taking over a violation of the Public Offices Election Act, testified that a member of the Hiroshima City Council who appeared as a witness received cash after being told by the former minister that "everyone is getting it." did.
Former Minister of Justice Katsuyuki Kawai (57) has been acquitted of the acquisition of a violation of the Public Offices Election Act over the first election of his wife, Anri Kawai (47), in the Upper House election.
Mr. Teshima Iwashiro of the Hiroshima City Council, who was called as a witness in the trial on the 28th, said that he received 500,000 yen in cash from the former minister twice in March and June according to the indictment. I didn't remember it, but I accepted it.
Regarding the first receipt, the former minister said "Thank you" at his office, and he was given an envelope containing cash, and when he refused, he said, "I'm in trouble if I don't receive it. Everyone has received it." I testified that I was.
Also, at the second time in June, the former minister asked, "Are there any members who are likely to support me?" "I can move openly because there is a" one Mizote "of the Liberal Democratic Party Hiroshima Kenren. There aren't many people. "
Mr. Toyoshima said, "I was aware that it was illegal money, so I wanted to take the form of donation at least. I asked for a receipt, but the former minister refused," No, no. " I testified.
He added, "It involves many people and has an impact on their lives. I want them to make the right decisions."