Regarding the entertainment issue between the executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the president of NTT, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications said that he would add a lawyer from the prosecutor to thoroughly confirm the facts regarding future investigations, and then the target staff could be selected. He explained that it is not possible to indicate the deadline for the investigation at this time because it will be expanded as much as possible.
Yesterday, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications compiled an interim report that two executives, including General Affairs Deputy Director Taniwaki, were receiving illegal entertainment from the president of NTT, effectively dismissed Mr. Taniwaki, and expanded the target staff in the future. I will investigate whether there are any cases of illegal entertainment from the business side.
Regarding future investigations, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda told reporters after the Cabinet meeting, "We will ask a new lawyer from the public prosecutor's office to join us, thoroughly confirm the facts while ensuring objectivity, and take appropriate measures. I want to go. "
He explained that the deadline for the investigation was "I cannot tell you the schedule at this time because it is necessary to expand the target staff as much as possible and confirm the facts accurately."
In addition, Minister Takeda was asked by reporters about the impact of the de facto removal of Mr. Taniwaki, who had led the reduction of mobile phone charges, and said, "We can proceed with important policies in the information and communication field without stagnation. It's important. I want to continue to take leadership and work on it. "