# Airport Chief Indicted in Pandemic Bribery Probe | Honolulu News

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Published: 2026-07-29T10:34:11+00:00
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State airports chief Ford Fuchigami is on paid leave after being indicted on bribery and obstruction charges tied to a COVID-19 testing funding scheme, joining four others—including Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke—who surrendered and face court this week; prosecutors allege Fuchigami accepted $7,000 from businessman Tobi Solidum to sway his vote on emergency appropriations, while Luke has stepped down from politics amid mounting legal pressure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c81c5c024ded7550

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