Former Honolulu city employee charged in alleged $800k Hawaii Foodbank fraud
Summary
Car Crash Honolulu Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii: A former Honolulu city employee, Dexter Kishida, was charged with first-degree theft, second-degree forgery, and official misconduct in an alleged fraud case involving the Hawaii Foodbank. Prosecutors allege that between December 2021 and August 2023, Kishida represented that federal CARES Act funding was available and persuaded the Hawaii Foodbank to purchase and distribute approximately $800,000 worth of food for Oahu residents, which was never reimbursed. Authorities further allege Kishida created or altered a city purchase order and fabricated emails to make it appear reimbursement was being processed.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Foodbank | Unknown | Unknown |
| Dexter Kishida | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Former Honolulu city employee charged in alleged $800k Hawaii Foodbank fraud | Hawaii News Now