Editorial

14:48 JST, February 8, 2025

The legitimacy of an election campaign using social media is being questioned. It is essential to clarify the entire picture of the allegations in order to resolve the protracted confusion in the Hyogo prefectural government.

The Kobe District Public Prosecutors Office and the Hyogo prefectural police have searched several locations related to a public relations company on suspicion of bribery in violation of the Public Offices Election Law, over allegations that the PR firm received a reward for campaign services from the side of Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito, who was elected in November last year. They intend to examine the seized materials and determine whether to establish a criminal case.

Regarding the allegations, a lawyer and a university professor filed a criminal complaint last year against Saito and the representative of the PR firm. Investigative authorities asked the representative’s side to........

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