The Tokyo prosecutor's office carries out searches at office of the former Minister of Agriculture

The Tokyo prosecutor's office carries out searches at office of the former Minister of Agriculture Japan Takamori Yosikava, told agency to Kiodo. Interest of law enforcement agencies was caused by information on receiving by Esikava during the stay of his Minister of Agriculture of 5 million yens (about 48 thousand dollars) from the large producer of Akita Foods Co eggs ​​​. Ltd. The former minister already recognized obtaining the large sum of cash, left ruling Liberal democratic party, and then declared abdication of the deputy "on a state of health". According to data of agencies, searches passed and in...