Key Facts
• May 27, 2025: Third-party committee in Hyogo Prefecture releases investigation results.
• Former Administrative Director Tomoaki Inomoto leaked private information of a former official.
• Committee concludes high likelihood of leak under Governor Motohiko Saito’s instructions.
• Inomoto comments via representative: “Regrettable that work actions were deemed information leaks.”
• Inomoto receives a three-month suspension as disciplinary action.
• Inomoto plans to file an appeal and request suspension of the penalty to assert legitimacy.
Summary
A third-party committee in Hyogo Prefecture has determined that former Administrative Director Tomoaki Inomoto leaked private information of a former official, likely under the instructions of Governor Motohiko Saito. On May 27, 2025, Inomoto expressed regret through a representative, stating that it was unfortunate his work actions were classified as information leaks. The prefectural government imposed a three-month suspension as a disciplinary measure. Inomoto announced plans to appeal the decision and request a suspension of the penalty, emphasizing his intent to assert the legitimacy of his actions.
