Mr. Sonoura understated the income and expenditure report of the political group represented by Kentaro Sonoura, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party. Interviews with people involved revealed that he has shown his intention not to deny the collusion with the public first secretary, which he has admitted.
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be considering criminal action against Mr. Sonoura himself as well as his secretary on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Law.
Regarding the political fund income and expenditure report of the political group represented by Kentaro Sonoura, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, there is a suspicion that about 40 million yen in total is not listed among the income of several political fund parties. increase.
The first public secretary, who was in charge of accounting for the organization, admitted that he did not record these incomes in the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department's voluntary interviews. In response to the investigation, it is known that he explained that he had received a report in advance from his secretary that he did not list part of the party's income.
Sources say there have been at least four parties since 2018 where the secretaries have allegedly understated their earnings.
In addition, interviews with related parties revealed that Mr. Sonoura has shown his intention not to deny collusion with his secretary regarding the understatement.
The special investigation unit is believed to be considering criminal punishment for Sonoura himself as well as his secretary on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Law.