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Former Lawmaker Akimoto Faces 6-Year Sentence Demand in Wind Power Corruption Case

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  • Prosecutors have demanded a six-year prison sentence for former lawmaker Motohiro Akimoto in a wind power corruption case.
  • The prosecution alleges collusion between "family politicians" and business operators in the scandal.
  • This case highlights significant concerns over political corruption linked to renewable energy projects.
  • The outcome could set a precedent for future cases involving political and business misconduct in Japan.

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