Scandal at the Imperial Palace: Worker Fired for Stealing from the Emperor.


Scandal at the Imperial Palace: Worker Fired for Stealing from the Emperor.

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Scandal at the Imperial Palace: Worker Fired for Stealing from the Emperor.

An employee in Japan stole money. The money was from the Emperor and his family. The employee took about $24,900.

The person worked at the Imperial palace. They helped the Emperor every day. The theft is bad for the royal family.

The problem was found in March. Someone saw the money was not right. The worker said they took the money because they needed it.

The money was for the Emperor's family to live on. It was part of their yearly money. The person took money many times from last year to March.

The employee was fired and the police were told. The person who saw the problem also got in trouble. The head of the IHA said sorry to the Emperor and his family.


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Where did the employee steal money from?

The employee stole money from the Emperor and his family.

How much money did the employee take?

The employee took about $24,900.

What happened to the employee after the theft was discovered?

The employee was fired and the police were told.


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