Japan’s Economy Minister Akira Amari has said he is resigning amid corruption allegations.

Mr. Amari unexpectedly made the announcement at a press conference in Tokyo today, but he again denied personally receiving bribes from a construction company, as had been alleged by a Japanese magazine.

The development will be seen as a significant blow for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Mr. Amari, who has been minister of state for economic and fiscal policy since late 2012, has been widely described as one of Mr Abe’s most trusted members of parliament, according to a report by BBC News.

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