Former House of Representatives lawmaker Muneo Suzuki was imprisoned Monday for bribery and other crimes after his conviction was finalized by the Supreme Court in September.
The 62-year-old leader of New Party Daichi, a small political party, is to be jailed for about 17 months after getting credit for time spent in detention during the investigation and court proceedings.
His imprisonment was postponed after he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in October and underwent surgery and other treatment.