Mori, Minister of Foreign Affairs, betting Mahjong problem Chen Xie “Following ministerial responsibilities” May 22, 9:59
Regarding the problem that prosecutor General Kurokawa of the Tokyo High Public Prosecutor's Office was betting Mahjong in the state of emergency, Minister of Justice Mori apologized "I apologize for causing indignation and anxiety to the people," and continued as a minister. He showed the idea of fulfilling his responsibilities.
Hiroshi Kurokawa, Attorney General of the Tokyo High Public Prosecutor's Office, submitted his resignation on the 21st regarding the problem of betting Mahjong while the state of emergency was announced.
On this, Minister of Justice Mori said at a press conference, "I am very sorry that Kurokawa's action this time was extremely inappropriate. I felt remorse and anxiety for the people, and the trust in the prosecution and administration. As the Minister of Justice, I apologize for the loss. "
In addition, it was revealed that he submitted his request to Prime Minister Abe to the Prime Minister, and he was strongly detained by Prime Minister Abe, saying, "I want you to continue working in order to restore the damaged trust of the prosecution." Although it is a very difficult road, we must proceed with the legal administration without stagnation and rebuild the prosecution under the spread of the new coronavirus, "he said, saying that he will continue to fulfill his duties as Minister.