Prosecutors raid welfare ministry over postal discount abuse

Prosecutors raid welfare ministry over postal discount abuse

TOKYO, Japan - Prosecutors (L) raid the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry in Tokyo on May 27 over allegations that a ministry official falsified official documents in connection with a case of postal system abuse. (Kyodo)

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