Showing posts with label Yoshimi Watanabe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yoshimi Watanabe. Show all posts

Friday, January 16, 2015

#JAPAN: Prosecutors Won't Indict Ex-Lawmaker Watanabe Over Alleged Campaign Loan Irregularities

[world politics news]


Prosecutors will not be moving forward with charges relating to campaign loans in 2010 and 2012 received by former "Your Party" founder Yoshimi Watanabe.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

#JAPAN: Former "Your Party" Leader Questioned About Massive Pre-Election Loans

[world politics news]


Prosecutors are questioning "Your Party" founder Yoshimi Watanabe over possible election law violations. He allegedly received $6.6 million in loans in 2010 from the CEO of a cosmetics manufacturer and a $1.4 million loan in 2012 from a man who later held a post in the party.