Benedicto 's appointment as Japanese ambassador allowed him to develop high - level contacts in Japan .
Benedicto 's appointment as Japanese ambassador allowed him to acquired over $550 M in World War II reparations , which he allegedly used to forward his own private interests .
Benedicto 's appointment as Japanese ambassador allowed him to develop high - level contacts in Japan , and allowed him to acquired over $550 M in World War II reparations , which he allegedly used to forward his own private interests .