2 key Shinzo Abe staff may have led decision to illegally cover dinner cost

Two key staff of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are suspected of having spearheaded the decision to cover part of the costs for dinner functions held for his supporters in a potential violation of the political funds control law, sources close to the matter said Thursday.The scandal, which centers on functions hosted by a supporters' group for Abe from 2013 to 2019, could be a potential blow to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as he served as chief Cabinet secretary under Abe, the longest-serving Japanese leader, before taking office in September.One of Abe's secretaries who heads the suppor…READ FULL ARTICLE