Ford Fuchigami
Coverage of Ford Fuchigami in the Nexus archive.
- He Oversaw Airports And Billions Of Dollars. Now He’s Accused Of Taking Bribes
Ford Fuchigami, who had an extraordinary career as a public servant and oversaw airports and billions of dollars, has been accused of taking bribes. He is currently on leave pending a review following charges in Hawaiʻi's latest political corruption case.
- Dela Cruz Silent On Bribery Charges Leveled At Former Staff Member
Dela Cruz has not commented on bribery charges against former staffer Ford Fuchigami. The Senate stated that Fuchigami's job duties did not include work on Covid-19 emergency funds.
- Hawaiʻi Bribery Scandal: Defendants Plead Not Guilty
Four Hawaiʻi officials pleaded not guilty to bribery charges in a public corruption scandal. They are accused of conspiring with businessman Tobi Solidum, who allegedly bribed them to influence legislative actions and secure government funds for a Covid-19 testing effort.
- Fuchigami on paid leave, Luke still officially Hawaii's LG
Airports Director Ford Fuchigami was placed on a 30-day paid leave following an indictment alongside Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and former representative Ryan Yamane on bribery charges. Luke remains officially Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor despite the charges.
- Hawaii's Democratic lieutenant governor indicted in state corruption investigation
Hawaii's Democratic lieutenant governor Sylvia Luke was indicted on charges of criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, and falsifying candidate committee reports, allegedly accepting a $35,000 bribe from businessman Tobi Solidum in 2022 related to a COVID-19 testing contract. Other individuals including Ryan Yamane, Ford Fuchigami, and Leo Asunción were also indicted as part of the state corruption investigation.