The political fund balance was that the supporters' association of Governor Ibaragi of Okayama Prefecture received a donation of 8.5 million yen from the governor's father last year, which substantially exceeded the upper limit of the law, via multiple political groups. I found out by analyzing the report.
For the previous two years, he received donations from his father in a similar manner, effectively exceeding the limit, and experts familiar with politics and money points out that "it is an act that deviates from the purpose of donation restrictions." I am.
Governor Ibaragi has been pointed out by NHK and has expressed his intention to have the supporters correct it as soon as possible.
According to the Political Funds Balance Report released last month, at the supporters'association of Governor Ibaragi of Okayama Prefecture, the political group "Ryuta Ibaragi Supporters' Association" received 1 million yen from the governor's father, Ryuta Ibaragi, last year. We have received donations of 1.5 million yen from each of the five political organizations.
When NHK analyzed the income and expenditure reports of these five organizations, they all received a donation of 1.5 million yen from Mr. Ichie before donating to the supporters' association.
Last year, these five groups had no other income and almost no money carried over from the previous year, so all the funds from Mr. Ichie were handed over to the governor's supporters' association.
The Political Funds Control Act stipulates that the maximum amount of donations that one political organization can receive from one individual in one year is 1.5 million yen, but the supporters' association will substantially exceed this amount by 8.5 million yen from one individual. It means that it was received at.
The supporters' association received 4.5 million yen from Mr. Ichie in the same way, and 3 years ago, in effect, 3 million yen.
Professor Masaki Taniguchi of the University of Tokyo, who is familiar with politics and money issues, points out that "it is an act that deviates from the purpose of donation restrictions stipulated by the Political Funds Control Act. The governor is accountable."
Governor Ibaraki and Mr. Ichie responded to NHK's interview in writing under joint names.
In this, Governor Ibaragi said, "I did not know the details because I left it to the supporters' association, but I was pointed out that there is a possibility of violating the law, so I will correct it immediately." increase.
In addition, Mr. Ichie said, "I was not aware of the specific activities of each group until I was interviewed. I intend to support each group in accordance with the law. However, there is a risk of violating the law. Therefore, I would like to respond based on the indications in the future. "