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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi faces legal complaint for accepting illegal 10 million yen donation, part of LDP slush fund scandal.
A criminal complaint has been filed against Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over allegations she violated political funds laws by accepting a 10 million yen donation—exceeding the 7.5 million yen limit—to her LDP chapter in Nara prefecture.
The complaint, submitted by constitutional law professor Hiroshi Kamiwaki, also targets Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi over a similar donation.
Both chapters returned the funds, citing misjudgment.
The allegations are part of a wider LDP slush fund scandal that began in 2023, involving undisclosed donations funneled to lawmakers as kickbacks.
Seven of Takaichi’s appointees are linked to the scandal, and her suggestion to reduce Diet seats instead of tightening donation rules has drawn criticism.
Takaichi defended her remarks as part of broader reform efforts.
Her campaign spending—83.84 million yen during the 2024 leadership race—far exceeded that of rivals, sparking further scrutiny.
El primer ministro japonés, Sanae Takaichi, se enfrenta a una denuncia legal por aceptar una donación ilegal de 10 millones de yenes, parte del escándalo de los fondos fraudulentos del LDP.