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Navatek CEO Warned Workers Of ‘Draconian Consequences’ If They Slacked Off During Pandemic
Now, Martin Kao faces federal charges of bank fraud and money laundering for allegedly bilking the coronavirus relief program of $12.8 million.
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Prominent Hawaii Defense Contractor Arrested For CARES Act Fraud
Martin Kao is a prolific political donor whose company, Navatek LLC, has received millions of dollars in federal contracts.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Barack Obama Backs State Sen. Kai Kahele For Congress
The former U.S. president endorsed more than 100 Democrats in races up and down the ballot across the country.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Forget Pirates, Illegal Fishermen Are Now Coast Guard’s Public Enemy No. 1
The agency released a new strategic plan that will focus its efforts on stopping illegal fishing that officials say erodes national security and destroys economies.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Former CIA Agent Arrested In Honolulu For Helping China Spy On US
Recordings of meetings obtained by the FBI show Chinese officials paying Ma and another co-conspirator $50,000.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
States, Including Hawaii, Slow To Spend COVID-19 Relief Aid
State and local governments received $150 billion through a federal coronavirus relief program, but a new report shows they have yet to spend much of the money.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Trump Hotel In Waikiki Received Millions From Small Business Bailout
While President Donald Trump doesn’t own the property, he does license his name to the California company that does.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Feds: Hawaii Travel Quarantine Discriminates Against Out-Of-State Residents
The U.S. Justice Department is supporting several Hawaii homeowners who want the trans-Pacific quarantine lifted.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Fish Councils Look For Ways To Bounce Back From Pandemic
Fishery managers met remotely this week to discuss the dwindling of their markets because of COVID-19.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
This Federal Bailout Is Bringing A Lot More Money To Hawaii Than The Last One In 2008
The Great Recession’s federal stimulus program focused on building projects while CARES is putting more money directly into the pockets of residents and business owners.