Key Facts
• August 15, 2025: Tokyo prosecutors filed a summary indictment against Koichi Hagiuda’s policy secretary.
• Allegation: Failure to report 19.52 million yen in income from a political fundraising party.
• Charge: Violation of the Political Funds Control Act.
• Penalty: Tokyo Summary Court issued a 300,000 yen fine and a 3-year suspension of civil rights.
• Initial Decision: Prosecutors previously decided not to indict, citing prosecutorial discretion.
• June 2025: A review panel deemed the case “worthy of indictment,” prompting further investigation.
• Resignation: The secretary offered to resign, which Hagiuda accepted.
• Apology: Hagiuda apologized via his office’s social media, pledging to regain public trust.
Summary
Koichi Hagiuda’s policy secretary was summarily indicted for failing to report 19.52 million yen in political fundraising income. Initially not prosecuted, the case was reopened after a review panel’s recommendation. The Tokyo Summary Court imposed a fine and civil rights suspension. Hagiuda accepted the secretary’s resignation and issued a public apology, committing to restoring trust.
