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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on April 4 will decide on the punishments of 39 members over a political funds scandal, including urging two heavyweights to leave the party, aiming to put a line under a controversy that has dogged it since late last year.
But opposition lawmakers say the party’s probe failed to fully bring to light the facts surrounding the slush funds and are set to demand further scrutiny.
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party punished 39 lawmakers, including senior Abe faction leaders, over a political fund scandal that has dealt a serious blow to the party and the Kishida administration.