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.
Proposal would hold lawmakers accountable for inaccurate reporting
Dozens of Diet members in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have been punished in connection with the scandal. © Reuters
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.