Japan’s casino campaign marred by bribery scandal
By DW
01 January 2020 |
2:16 pm
A senior Japanese politician has been taken into custody on suspicion of taking bribes from a Chinese company. The scandal has sparked renewed concerns over the negative impact casinos may have on society.
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