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Opposition Lawmaker Akira Ishii Resigns Amid Wages Scandal

8/30/2025

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Akira Ishii, an opposition lawmaker from Nippon Ishin no Kai, intends to resign due to a wages scandal.
He is accused of defrauding the government of around ¥8 million ($54,000).
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating and has conducted a search of Ishii's office.
Ishii has pledged to cooperate with the investigation and has apologized to the public.

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Akira Ishii, an opposition lawmaker from Nippon Ishin no Kai, intends to resign due to a wages scandal.
He is accused of defrauding the government of around ¥8 million ($54,000).
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating and has conducted a search of Ishii's office.
Ishii has pledged to cooperate with the investigation and has apologized to the public.