Fukushima prefectural office raided in bribery probe

Fukushima prefectural office raided in bribery probe

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Prosecutors on Oct. 24 searched the Fukushima prefectural government building (in photo), along with the home of former Gov. Eisaku Sato, who was arrested the previous day on suspicion of receiving bribes for a dam construction project.

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