NHK arrange a third-party committee to analyze the problem of a reporter from the Social Affairs Department of the NHK News Department fraudulently claiming bills, reminiscent of calling a personal meal and drinks an interview. It turned out that there have been 410 instances, totaling 7.89 million yen.
NHK has taken disciplinary motion in opposition to a complete of 9 individuals, together with three previous social affairs administrators and a former news director, together with suspensions and pay cuts. We sincerely apologize.”