In a recent development, Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, the former chairman of Kadokawa Corp, has filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government, claiming he experienced 'hostage justice' during a bribery scandal related to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 [266c1d24]. Kadokawa, who was arrested and indicted over the scandal, is demanding ¥220 million in compensation. He argues that his treatment violated Article 34 of Japan's Constitution, which bans unjust detainment, and Article 31, which stipulates the principle of presumption of innocence.
Kadokawa was arrested on September 14, 2022, for allegedly bribing a former Tokyo Games organizing committee executive and was released on bail on April 27, 2023. He claims that his arrest and detention were illegal and that the court judges failed to determine the necessity of his arrest. Kadokawa has announced that if his demand for compensation is approved, he will donate the money to improve medical care at detention centers. A group of lawyers has also reported Kadokawa's detention to the United Nations Human Rights Council for an international investigation.
This lawsuit adds another layer to the ongoing controversy surrounding the bribery scandal and raises questions about the fairness of the Japanese justice system.
In another bribery case, the director of the Chui-Tokmok education department in the Kyrgyz Republic has been detained on suspicion of bribetaking [1d7636dd]. The director is accused of extorting bribes from the heads of secondary schools and kindergartens under the pretext of conducting inspections. A search conducted at the director's places of work and residence resulted in the discovery of money. The director has been placed in the temporary detention center of the State National Security Committee since July 10, and the investigation is ongoing.
These recent developments highlight the prevalence of bribery in different sectors and raise concerns about corruption and unethical practices in both the public and private spheres.