Former Kiryu Deputy Mayor Admits to Bribery and Bid-Rigging Charges.

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By AI from "Isesaki FM."

The first hearing of former Deputy Mayor Takahiro Moriyama (52) in a case of bribery and bid-rigging involving the basic design for the construction of Kiryu City Hall's new building was held on the 8th. The prosecution sought a sentence of one year and six months in prison and a fine of 100,000 yen, citing "serious acts that undermined trust in city government." The prosecution also pointed out that Takafumi Aizawa (49), a former prefectural assembly member representing Kiryu City's ward, approached Moriyama at the request of the design company.
Moriyama apologized for the incident, stating, "I refused at first, but they asked me repeatedly and it became difficult to refuse."