PoliticsFukuoka Prefectural Assembly rocked by ‘extortion’ and ‘protection money’ talk, exposing entrenched boss-subordinate politics

Allegations of cash payments in the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly have exposed power structures among lawmakers and severely shaken trust in prefectural government. Closed-door politics at golf outings and expensive restaurants, along with vague overseas inspections, raise questions about whether the assembly serves residents.

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TToyo Keizai★★★☆☆2026-07-25 23:30Original