Posted 12/20/2023, 3:59:00 AM
LDP Factions Face Scandal Over Millions in Undeclared Funds and Alleged Kickbacks
- Japan's ruling LDP party facing scandal over millions in undeclared political funds across two major factions
- Tokyo prosecutors searched offices of Abe and Nikai factions suspected of failing to properly report donations
- Factions allegedly paid kickbacks to lawmakers from unrecorded fundraising proceeds
- Scandal has caused cabinet reshuffle and tanking approval ratings for PM Kishida's administration
- Scandal notable for large sums and systemic kickbacks involving senior LDP figures once seen as destined to lead