Abu Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, mistakenly transfers 46.3 million yen to the account of one household out of the national benefits of 100,000 yen per household for households who are in need of living due to the influence of the new coronavirus. On the issue of refusal to return, Mayor Norihiko Hanada explained the circumstances at the all-members council of the town council held on the 27th and apologized.
On the 8th of this month, Abu Town mistakenly made a total of 46.3 million yen in the account of one household out of the special special benefits of the country to transfer 100,000 yen per household to households who are in need of living due to the influence of the new corona. After that, the residents who have this account refused to return the money, saying, "The deposited money cannot be moved and returned."
Abu-cho held a council of all members of the town council on the 27th to explain the circumstances while there was no prospect of recovery, and Mayor Norihiko Hanada said, "Mispayment of benefits and the return to the parties at this time is not possible. We deeply apologize not only to the townspeople but also to all the members of the Diet for the situation. "
After that, the all-members council was held privately, and according to Abu Town, he explained the circumstances of the mistaken transfer and future measures.
After the all-members council, Mayor Hanada said, "I don't know where the money is. It's an important public money, so I'd like you to return it. I'm doing my best to collect as much as possible as soon as possible." And revealed that they are discussing future measures.