Japanese lawmaker Mito Kakizawa is indicted for violation of the election law, prosecutors said, following the former Liberal Democratic Party member's arrest over illegal campaign financing allegations related to a Tokyo ward mayoral election last April.
Japan's senior vice minister for justice resigns after admitting to proposing the use of an online advertisement during a mayoral election campaign in a Tokyo ward, in violation of the election law.
Former Japanese lawmaker and YouTuber GaaSyy, who has been indicted on five charges including habitual online intimidation of celebrities, was released Sept. 21 on bail after posting a 30 million yen ($203,000) bond.
Former Japanese lawmaker and YouTuber GaaSyy admits to online intimidation against celebrities during his first trial hearing, while his defense team denies he was a "chronic" offender.
Former Japanese lawmaker and YouTuber GaaSyy is served with a fresh arrest warrant for alleged online intimidation of individuals who filed criminal complaints against him, including a celebrity.