Ota reveals detailed expenses to clear his name over alleged misuse

Friday 29th August, 03:28 PM JST

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TokyoVP at 04:22 PM JST - 29th August

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Ota is the third Agriculture Minister to face corruption charges in the last four Cabinets.
thepro at 07:44 PM JST - 29th August

off with his head
rjdsr at 01:10 AM JST - 30th August

The opposition parties are pretty desperate when they're playing up these petty scandals to try to score points. I think the public sees through what the DPJ is doing and will vote more firmly LDP because they can be trusted.
gogogo at 01:39 AM JST - 30th August

What a scammer get rid of these dead wood leeches!
MeanRingo at 05:07 AM JST - 30th August

while refusing to disclose the details of personnel costs saying they contain private data.

-Yes, like the private data that shows he has employed several hostesses and a variety of shadow workers in order to perform his duties.
some14some at 08:56 AM JST - 30th August

"I'm honest"- self declaration. Anybody there to audit Ota's expenses account?
smithinjapan at 09:19 AM JST - 30th August

Of COURSE he came up with a detailed explanation! He's only been saying, "Can you give me just a few more days to 'come up' with a reason?" for the last few days!
mikihouse at 10:19 AM JST - 31st August

LDP is as corrupt as it can get, and the farm ministry is their cesspool