In a case in which Representative Masatoshi Akimoto allegedly received approximately 3000 million yen from a wind power company over offshore wind power generation, the president of a wind power company in Tokyo has indicated to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Special Investigation Department that he intends to admit to bribery charges against Representative Akimoto, according to interviews with lawyers.
On the other hand, Senator Akimoto has not made any comments so far.
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Special Investigation Division is searching Akimoto's office and other facilities on suspicion of bribery in a case in which Representative Masatoshi Akimoto (48) allegedly received approximately 64 million yen from Masayuki Tsukawaki (3000), president of Japan Wind Power Development, a wind power company in Tokyo, regarding offshore wind power generation, which the government is aiming to expand the introduction of.
President Tsukawaki's lawyer had previously argued that the funds provided were for the operating expenses of the horse owners association he established with Akimoto and did not amount to Akimoto personally, and did not constitute a bribe, but interviews with his lawyer revealed that President Tsukawaki had indicated to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Special Investigation Department that he intended to admit to the charge of bribery against Akimoto.
Four years ago, when Akimoto applied to be registered as a horse owner of the Central Horse Race, he temporarily received a temporary grant of about 4 million yen from President Tsukawaki, and it seems that the Special Investigation Department is investigating the purpose of the series of funds, including this 3000 million yen.
On the other hand, Senator Akimoto has not made any comments so far.