Vice MOF chief Hirata to quit over shady stock trading

Vice MOF chief Hirata to quit over shady stock trading

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) and Senior Vice Finance Minister Koichi Hirata (L) attend a session of the fiscal and finance committee of the House of Councilors on March 26. Hirata announced his intention to resign later in the day following the revelation of his shady stock sales earlier this month, and Aso accepted his offer. (Kyodo)

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