Japanese PM reiterates apology for scandal involving his son

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday once again apologised for a scandal involving his eldest son, Seigo, whose company had provided expensive dinners to high-ranking officials, reported Sputnik news agency.

The apology come amid the resignation of the cabinet public relations secretary, Makiko Yamada, who was found to have been treated to an expensive meal worth about US$700 by Seigo and other members of Tohokushinsha Film Corporation.

Last week, media reported that at least 13 officials from the communications ministry had violated the National Public Service Ethics Law by receiving expensive meals from Seigo’s company to which the ministry grants licenses.