Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives Hirohiko Izumida filed a criminal complaint on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Law, claiming that he was asked for money over last year's House of Representatives election. I learned this from interviews with people involved.
The prefectural assembly member categorically denies that he ever asked for a slush fund.
Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Hirohiko Izumida complained that Niigata Prefectural Assembly member Isao Hoshino demanded 20 million yen to 30 million yen for the House of Representatives election last year, when he ran for the 5th district of Niigata. categorically deny this.
In February this year, Mr. Izumida filed a criminal complaint against Mr. Hoshino on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Law, and the police voluntarily proceeded with the investigation. is.
In an interview with NHK, Mr. Hoshino said, "I have not said anything about slush funds. I will fully cooperate with the prosecution's investigation, so I would like you to come to a conclusion as soon as possible."
On the other hand, Mr. Izumida said, "I hope that the public prosecutor's office will take strict criminal measures."
From now on, the prosecutor will decide whether or not he is guilty based on the documents sent to him.