TOKYO: Japan’s finance ministry will admit altering documents related to cronyism allegations against Shinzo Abe, local media reported Sunday, a major blow to the premier who enjoys relatively high public support. The ministry on Monday will report to the parliament that some of the descriptions in the land sale documents were removed before being submitted to MPs, local media said. According to local media, the land was sold for around one tenth of its market value. The allegation has paralysed parliament in recent days, with some opposition lawmakers boycotting debates. The opposition has accused ministry officials of hiding some key documents and colluding to cover up the scandal.

Source: New Strait Times March 11, 2018 03:45 UTC