Tokyo Police Arrest 66-Year-Old Doctor and Staff for Promising 1,500 Yen per Hour in Election Bribery for Tokyo 26th District

Dec 2, 2024, 02:10 AM

Tokyo police arrested a 66-year-old doctor and a campaign staff member on November 30, 2024, on suspicion of violating election laws during the recent Lower House election. The doctor, who ran unsuccessfully in the October election for the Tokyo 26th district, is accused of promising to pay campaign workers 1,500 yen per hour as compensation for their services. This marks the first arrest related to campaign bribery in the Tokyo area since 2016. The investigation is part of a broader effort to address electoral misconduct, particularly concerning the bribery of campaign staff.