Japan’s Olympic head suspected of corruption in connection to awarding 2020 Olympic Games to Tokyo

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The head of Japan’s Olympic Committee is under investigation is facing charges for suspected “active corruption” in connection with the awarding of the 2020 Olympic Games to Tokyo, France’s financial crimes office said Friday.

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