Japan ruling parties agree on tougher political funds disclosure

Proposal would hold lawmakers accountable for inaccurate reporting

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Dozens of Diet members in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have been punished in connection with the scandal. © Reuters

SADAYASU SENJU, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's ruling coalition has reached a broad agreement on legislative changes to increase transparency in political funds, including requiring lawmakers to attest to the accuracy of fundraising reports.

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