Ex-diplomat at G-8 summit prep session

Ex-diplomat at G-8 summit prep session

TOKYO, Japan - Katsutoshi Matsuo (C), a Foreign Ministry official dismissed Jan. 25 for allegedly embezzling public funds, is seen in this file photo sitting at the first government preparatory meeting for last year's Group of Eight (G-8) Okinawa summit held at the prime minister's official residence in July 1999. Matsuo was in charge of logistics for the G-8 summit.

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