In a case in which a group including family members was accused of fraud for defrauding the "sustainability benefit" provided by the government as an economic measure against the new corona, the first trial of the father, who was supposed to be the instructor, was held. There is no doubt," he said, admitting the contents of the indictment.
Defendant Mitsuhiro Taniguchi (48), a company executive in Mie Prefecture, filed a false application with his wife and acquaintances in June, claiming that business income had decreased significantly due to the effects of the new coronavirus. He has been charged with the fraud of defrauding him out of 10,000 yen.
At the first trial held at the Tokyo District Court on the 28th, defendant Taniguchi said, "There is no doubt," and admitted the indictment.
In the opening statement, the prosecution said, ``The defendant repeatedly solicited acquaintances to apply for the benefits, and began to receive compensation in the name of fees. , organized the crime by sharing roles with his wife and acquaintances, and coordinated the entire group as a supervisor."
In this case, five people, including Taniguchi's wife and son, have been indicted.