Public Corruption Cases
Hawaii's public corruption cases have accelerated sharply since July 2026, with Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, State Representative Ryan Yamane, and airport official Ford Fuchigami indicted or charged in separate bribery investigations; the indictment alleges involvement in schemes to direct federal Covid-19 contract money and other illicit payments to state officials. Beyond Hawaii, corruption investigations and enforcement actions span multiple jurisdictions: a GRP head constable in India was sentenced to five years in a corruption case, municipal corruption in Kerala's construction sector was exposed through Operation Parpidam, and South Africa pledged intensified efforts against health sector corruption. International anti-corruption initiatives have also gained political momentum, including India's Project Zero campaign and Hungary's recent election centered on rooting out corruption.
- He Oversaw Airports And Billions Of Dollars. Now He’s Accused Of Taking Bribes
Ford Fuchigami, a public official who oversaw airports and billions of dollars, is charged with taking bribes in Hawaii's latest political corruption case.
- Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and other bribery suspects plead not guilty
Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and other defendants are charged in a public corruption investigation involving allegations of bribery. The defendants pleaded not guilty in court.
- Four Hawaii officials plead not guilty in Covid bribery case
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and three other Hawaii officials are alleged to have been bribed to direct federal Covid-19 contract money. All defendants pleaded not guilty to the corruption charges.
- Report: Investigation into Superintendent LaMont Cole connected to corruption probe
LaMont Cole, Superintendent of East Baton Rouge Schools, is alleged to be under investigation in connection with a Baton Rouge government corruption probe.
- ‘Culture Of Corruption’? Records Link Arrested Lawmaker To Lobbyist
Hawaii State Representative Ryan Yamane is suspected of bribery and is alleged to have ties to a well-connected lobbyist through legislative records.
- The legal process will now begin after the recent bribery investigation indictments, but what happens next?
Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and four other individuals were indicted in a bribery investigation. The indictment alleged involvement in a scheme involving public corruption, with the legal process beginning through arraignment proceedings.
- State of Hawaii v. Luke et al.
…tract. Ryan Yamane, Ford Fuchigami, and Leo Asunción were also indicted as part of the state corruption investigation.
- Bribery Charges: Sylvia Luke, Ex-State Rep And Others Indicted In Corruption Case
Former Hawaii state representative Sylvia Luke and others have been indicted on bribery charges in a corruption case.
- Project Zero anti-corruption drive launched
Project Zero, an anti-corruption initiative, has been launched to target both bribe takers and bribe givers. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced the project's goal of addressing corruption on all sides.
- South Africa: Govt Vows to Intensify Health Corruption Fight - South African News Briefs - August 5, 2026
The South African government has pledged to intensify efforts to combat corruption within the health sector. This commitment was highlighted in a news brief published by allAfrica.
- GRP head constable sentenced to 5 years RI in corruption case
A GRP head constable was sentenced to 5 years in a corruption case. The ruling highlights legal action against corruption within the organization.
- What’s Behind Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Crusade?
A high-profile case is raising doubts about President Prabowo Subianto’s motivations in Indonesia’s anti-corruption efforts.
- Neal Milner: The State Will Never Win Public’s Trust In The Bribery Case
According to Neal Milner, the public will distrust how the state handles the bribery case regardless of the outcome. He argues that the underlying issue—money in politics—cannot be solved by simply dealing with this specific case.
- Michael Madigan appeals corruption conviction to Supreme Court
Michael Madigan has appealed his corruption conviction to the Supreme Court. This follows a federal appeals court upholding his conviction three months ago.
- Cashew corporation scam: CBI adds corruption charges against K.A. Ratheesh, R. Chandrasekharan
CBI has added corruption charges of criminal misconduct by a public servant and intentional illicit enrichment under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against K.A. Ratheesh and R. Chandrasekharan in a…
- Report: Investigation into Superintendent LaMont Cole connected to corruption probe
LaMont Cole, the EBR Schools leader, is under investigation linked to a Baton Rouge government corruption probe, according to The Advocate's report citing multiple sources.
- Are these allegations or convictions?
- Both. Cases span the full lifecycle: investigation, indictment, trial, and conviction. Each item links to reporting and filings so the current status is clear.