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China Daily | Updated: 2008-11-06 07:43
Ex-official guilty of graft
A Japanese court sentenced a former senior defense official to 2 years in prison yesterday for accepting bribes in exchange for his recommendation in government arms contracts, a court official said.
Former Vice-Defense Minister Takemasa Moriya was also ordered to pay $125,400 in penalties, the value of the gifts and entertainment he pocketed, the Tokyo District Court official said, citing department policy.
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