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Ford Fuchigami, a public official who oversaw airports and billions of dollars, is charged with taking bribes in Hawaii's latest political corruption case.
Ford Fuchigami, Sylvia Luke, and Ryan Yamane were indicted on bribery charges. Fuchigami was placed on paid leave; Luke remains in her official capacity as Lieutenant Governor.
Sylvia Luke, Hawaii's Democratic lieutenant governor, is indicted on charges of criminal conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery, allegedly accepting a $35,000 bribe from businessman Tobi Solidum in 2022 related to a COVID-19 testing contract. Ryan Yamane, Ford Fuchigami, and Leo Asunción were also indicted as part of the state corruption investigation.