Utility cost scandal hits farm minister Akagi

Utility cost scandal hits farm minister Akagi

TOKYO, Japan - A political funds scandal surfaced July 7 involving farm minister Norihiko Akagi (file photo), who took over the post in June after his predecessor committed suicide amid a similar scandal.

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