Japan lawmaker indicted for casino bribery released on bail

Japan lawmaker indicted for casino bribery released on bail

Japanese House of Representatives member Tsukasa Akimoto is released from the Tokyo detention house on Feb. 12, 2020, after paying 30 million yen in bail. The 48-year-old has been indicted on charges of taking bribes from a Chinese company aiming to enter Japan's nascent casino market. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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