Democratic Party Of Japan Seeks Amari's Explanation Over Bribery Claims By Wed.

TOKYO, JAPAN - JAN. 25: The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan demanded Monday that Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Akira Amari provide an explanation by Wednesday over allegations he received money in return for doing favors for a construction company. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on the other hand, said at a meeting with senior members of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party on the same day, "Mr. Amari himself said he will explain to the public by Thursday (about the matter)." The embattled minister said at a press conference he has not heard about the request by the DPJ, adding, "I will hold a press conference by the end of this week," as he promised last Friday giving an account over the claims within a week. The Shukan Bunshun weekly magazine reported Thursday that Amari personally received 1 million yen ($8,400) in cash in two installments from a construction company. His secretaries received cash and were entertained at restaurants and bars at the company's expense over the past three years, according to the magazine. His possible resignation as minister could tarnish the prime minister ahead of the House of Councillors election slated for this summer. Amari is playing a key role in forming the Abe Cabinet's economic policies. He was Japan's top negotiator for the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact agreed on last October by Japan, the United States and 10 other countries.
TOKYO, JAPAN - JAN. 25: The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan demanded Monday that Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Akira Amari provide an explanation by Wednesday over allegations he received money in return for doing favors for a construction company. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on the other hand, said at a meeting with senior members of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party on the same day, "Mr. Amari himself said he will explain to the public by Thursday (about the matter)." The embattled minister said at a press conference he has not heard about the request by the DPJ, adding, "I will hold a press conference by the end of this week," as he promised last Friday giving an account over the claims within a week. The Shukan Bunshun weekly magazine reported Thursday that Amari personally received 1 million yen ($8,400) in cash in two installments from a construction company. His secretaries received cash and were entertained at restaurants and bars at the company's expense over the past three years, according to the magazine. His possible resignation as minister could tarnish the prime minister ahead of the House of Councillors election slated for this summer. Amari is playing a key role in forming the Abe Cabinet's economic policies. He was Japan's top negotiator for the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact agreed on last October by Japan, the United States and 10 other countries.
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