A former member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly has been arrested on suspicion of vote-buying in the House of Representatives election. The ex-legislator is suspected of arranging for cash and gifts to be handed to voters in return for their support. The arrest comes as part of an ongoing investigation, and the exact details are yet to be made public.

In Japan, electoral corruption is considered a serious violation of the political ethics and legal system. The Japanese public respects integrity and transparency, and any suspicion or proven instance of vote-buying can stain a politician's career permanently and even end it. Such scandals also highlight the need for continuous democratic reform in Japan.

Similar to Japan, both the US and EU take allegations of vote-buying or election corruption very seriously. It is generally seen as a major breach of public trust and violation of the law. However, the consequences and handling of such situations may vary based on the country's legal system and societal norms.