Kakuei Tanaka
Kakuei Tanaka was a prominent Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1972 to 1974. His administration was marred by scandal, particularly due to his involvement in the Lockheed bribery case, where it was revealed that he accepted large sums in bribes to facilitate the purchase of Lockheed aircraft for Japan. The ensuing scandal significantly impacted Japan's political landscape and led to Tanaka's arrest and conviction after he left office.
Born on May 04, 1918 (106 years old)
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Kakuei Tanaka was a Japanese prime minister involved in the Lockheed bribery scandal.
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