Osaka Councilors Face Unanimous Call to Resign Over Health Insurance Evasion Scheme
The Osaka City Council unanimously passed a resolution on the 27th recommending the resignation of former Osaka Innovation Party members, councilors Masatoshi Matsuda and Riho Satake. The resolution was adopted due to their alleged involvement in "Kokuhō Nogare," a scheme to avoid paying high National Health Insurance premiums. This issue concerns an illegal act where the two councilors are said to have unduly evaded National Health Insurance premiums by taking on roles as corporate executives. Following the resolution's adoption, Councilor Matsuda stated, "I have no intention of resigning," indicating his resolve to remain in his position. Councilor Satake, on the other hand, did not respond to media inquiries, avoiding any specific comments regarding her future. While both councilors have already been expelled from or left the Osaka Innovation Party, they currently retain their seats on the city council. In response to this situation, numerous criticisms have ...