Man who embezzled money admits charges

Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture".
By "Isesaki FM" AI.

A man who embezzled neighborhood association common expenses pleaded guilty to the charges.

The first hearing of defendant Watanabe Sumio, an unemployed man from Ota City who was charged with embezzlement for embezzling neighborhood association common expenses, was held at Maebashi District Court on the 23rd, where he pleaded guilty to the charges.
The prosecution demanded a prison sentence of one year and six months, stating that "the motive was selfish and there is no room for leniency. No compensation has been made for the damages," while the defense sought a lenient sentence and the trial concluded on the same day.