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Robert Cikki
400,000 yen? That's roughly the salary of an ordinary mortal, not a politician. To give such a low fine for corruption is downright mockery. Of course he "seriously and deeply regrets". I am sure he made few deep bows. He will be fine in a year or two and everything will be forgiven.
Sven Asai
Much ado about nothing. In those circles that is only a lump sum, comparable with a pocket money for pre-schoolers. And in addition, if you have a short true look on this you can easily comprehend that you just cannot influence any election result by giving some flowers and a little money to a few local groups and 28 closer friends who would elect you probably anyway. The influence of such a practice in regard to difference in election results is not detectable or not statistically relevant at all.
Sal Affist
About 3000 Euros? That must be a misprint. I understand that the maximum fine under the Summary Indictment procedure is limited by the statutes, but this is still lower than the maximum. Perhaps they took pity on him because he is currently unemployed?
Bjorn Tomention
He should be charged with accepting bribes and terminated, end of story !
geronimo2006
For a sec there I forgot which country I was in and thought I saw $400,000.
Mickelicious
A lousy 4mm? Ha ha ha!
AustPaul
Pfft…that’s probably a fortnight’s pay for him.
virusrex
This thing keeps happening so frequently that people should not be blamed from thinking it is actually fine to do it.
Tora
Tip of the iceberg I reckon. These things usually are. Probably been engaged in such activities his entire career. Just never got caught.
drlucifer
I don't understand how the author forgot that the law is 5 years but was reduced to 3 without any
explanation from the judges.