In a trial in which Akimoto was charged with bribery and the acquisition of witnesses, Akimoto said that the supporters involved in the acquisition of witnesses did not testify to the truth. I will. "
Tsukasa Akimoto, a 49-year-old member of the House of Representatives who was the deputy minister of the Cabinet Office in charge of IR, tried to hand over cash by asking the bribery side to testify that he had received a bribe from a Chinese company. He has been charged with the acquisition of witnesses and has been acquitted.
In a question asked by the accused on the 11th, Akimoto said, "Supporters lie," said Akimoto, who testified in a trial that supporters involved in the acquisition of witnesses were asked by Representative Akimoto to hand over cash and negotiate. I'm confused in some places. I think I have some resentment against me, I have a strong desire to end the case as soon as possible, and I'm pushing the truth and giving false testimony. " Said.
In response, the prosecutor asked, "Are the former advisers and supporters not telling the truth?", Rep. Akimoto said "yes" in a disappointing manner, and said, "I tell you the facts. I'm saying. "