Tragedy strikes as another Hyogo prefectural government employee, involved in power harassment allegations against Gov. Motohiko Saito, has reportedly died by suicide. The former section chief, responsible for fundraising for the Hanshin Tigers and Orix Buffaloes victory parades last year, passed away in April while recuperating from an illness. Saito announced the news during a press conference on Wednesday.
This marks the second death related to the scandal, following the suicide of a senior Hyogo prefectural official who created a document containing allegations against Saito. The shocking series of events has rocked the local government and raised concerns about the working environment and culture within the organization.
The tragic deaths have shed light on the serious issue of power harassment in the workplace and the devastating consequences it can have on individuals. As investigations continue and questions remain unanswered, we can only hope for justice and reform to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.