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SAE OF TATAT AS REPORTING: Page DOr?
INVESTIGATION ONISION 14.2186
OPO PAVE IGATION
REPORT WRITENGY. DATE OF OFFENSE
‘anol Hanagami raat oa
{CASE NAME: HRS 11:33 (a), HAR 3-160-20 (a), HRS 11-351
ASSIGNMENT
(0n 10/14/14, at 1400 hours, a meeting was called by Fist Deputy Russall Suzuki at his office
located at 425 Queen St. The attendees in this meeting were Fist Deputy Russel Suzuki; the
‘Executive Director of the Campaign Spending Commision, Kristin um-Nitao; and the
{general counsel for the Campaign Spending Commission, Gary Kam.
‘Kristin umi-Nitao and Gary Kam reported that House of Representative member lames
Kunane Tokioka; his treasurer, lan [Link]; and the Friends of ames Kunane Tokioks,
Violated various Campaign Spending laws ofthe State of Hawaii,
suspect.
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REPORT WATTENY DATE OF OFFENSE
Daniel Hanagam oraarapouisne
CASE NAME: HRS 11:33 (a), HAR 3-160-20 (a): HRS 11-951 (a).
lowsTioNs
‘The following are the violations at issue:
1, Hawaii Revised Statutes § 11333(a) quired candidates and treasurers of candidate
committees to report all contributions deposited, and expenditures made, during 3
preliminary, final oF supplemental reporting period
2 Hawa Administrative ules (HAR) §3-160-203), provides that a candidate or treasurer of
Committee must certy that the disclosure reports are tue and accurate statements ofthe
‘committee’ activity during the reporting period
3. Under Hawall Reise Statutes § 11-3513], monetary contributions must be promty
‘deposited in a depository institution. Under Hawai Administrative Rules §3-160-30(),
‘contributions must be deposited na later than seven days after receipt bythe candidate or
anyone authorized by the andidat to receive contributions
Allthe aforementioned violations are misdemeanors.
STATEMENT BY KRISTIN IZUMI-NITAO AND GARY KAM,
Kristin eumi-Nitao and Gary Kam presented the following information in this meeting:
1, They requested that the Department of the Attorney General accepts the criminal
referral ofthe Campaign Spending Commission and conduct a criminal investigation
fon House of Representative member, James Kunane Tokioka (hereinafter referred to
as Tokioka). Tei administrative investigation identified that Tokioka and his
treasurer, lan Caltano {hereinafter referred to as Caitano), were in volations of
incidents of False Name Contribution, an Fal To Timely Deposit Contribution
(contribution deposited more than 7 days from receipt
a. Hawali Revised Statutes §11-333{a) required cancidates and treasurers of
candidate committees to report all contributions deposited, and expenditures
‘made, during a preliminary, final, or supplemental reporting period.
b. Hawali Administrative Rulos (HAR) 3-160-20(s), provides that a candidate or
treasurer of a committee must certify that the disclosure reports are true and.
accurate statements of the committee's activity during the reporting perio,
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CASE NAVE: HRS 11.999 a), HAR 3-160-20 (a); HRS 11.951 (a
Under Hawaii Revised Statutes § 11-351(a), monetary contributions must be
promptly deposited ina depository institution. Under Hawaii Administrative
Rules §3-260-30(0), contributions must be deposited no later than seven dave
after receipt by the candidate or anyone authorized by the candidate to
receive contributions.
2. Hawaii Revised Statutes § 11-611 provides that in lie of administrative
determination, the Campaign Spending Commission may refer a matter for
‘prosecution if it believes that Tokioka recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violated
the campaign finance law. Kristin laumi-Nitao and Gary Kam, ater receiving
«complaints from the public about Tokioka, conducted an investigation by
‘The subpoena of the bank records ofthe Friends of James Kunane Tokioka
“They identified that Tokioka signed the deposits sips and alsa deposited the
‘contributions into his campaign account.
b. Tokioka allowed his treasurer, Catane, to flea 2er0 contibution report by not
Biving the treasurer the contribution information. Kristin I2umi-Nitao believed
that this conduct by Tokioka was, at the very leas, a reckless violation ofthe
statute that required the candidates and treasurers to report ll contributions
and expenditures,
6 Caitane also knew that that Tokioka withheld contribution information fram
him but decided to flea zero report just to get the report in on time. Csitano
Intended to amend the report later after Tokioka gave him the information.
Krstn umi-Nitao, believed based on this, Caitano knowingly filed a fase
report.
3. They examined Tokioka’s 1" Preliminary Report (2/1/14 to 6/30/14) and discovered
‘that on 06/27/14 there was a contribution from G.A, Moris, Inc. nthe amount of
$2,000.00. Te following is an exhibit oftheir discovery
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‘REPORT WRITTEN DATE OF OFFENSE
Daniel Hanagami oraara ows
(CASE NAME: HRS 11:33 (a), HAR 3-160-20 (a); HRS 11-951
SSTATE OF HAWAII - CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION
‘committee: Friends of James Kunane Tokioks
‘Report On: 2012-2014 ist Preliminary Primary January 1 - June 30,
2018
Schedule A= Contributions Recelves
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2, Kristin Izumi-Nitao reviewed their campaign records and discovered that GA,
Morris, Inc. was not registered as a noncandidate committee. Or 09/28/14,
the Campaign Spending Commission issued a letter to G.A. Mort, Inc.
Informing 6.A. Mortis, Inc to register as a noncandidate committee and fle a
‘eport of this contribution, The deadline for them was set on 10/08/24,
b. 0010/17/14 kes ur-Nta0 called G.A. Mortis, Ine and spoke to 3
WERE arr ert er 0083 sean ad pase
Informed Kristin izumtNtaothat GA. Moris never contributes fom Ns
company, but only na personal or individual capac MMM informed
‘itn izumiitae that she ha spoken to Tokioka and that ToKoka said he
wae going to amend his reports to reftect hs. Krin uma informe
thatthe amendment was not done
& On 10/17/14, Tokioka called Kristin eumi-Nitao and told Kristin kumi-Nitzo
‘that he would send her a copy ofthe check in question. Tokioka told Kristin
laumi-Nitao that he did not know about the contribution coming from G.A.
“Moris if twas in G.A. Morris personal o inciviual capacty
4d. 0n 10/17/14, Tokioka emailed Kristin zumi-Nitao a copy of the check. The
checkin question was nat from G.A. Morris, Inc. but was from Alia Client
Services, in the amount of $2,000.00. The check was dated 05/28/14
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0710/17/14, Tokioka called Kristin zum-Nitao and informed her that the
‘check was from Alia Client Services. Kristin laumi-Nitao reported that Altria
lent Services, Inc. was aG.A. Morris’ client. Kristin Izumi-Nitao asked Tokiaka
‘why dd he put G.A. Morris, Ine. on the report if G.A. Morris did not write the
check, Tokioka told Kristin umi-Nitao that he and Caitano thought that the
contribution had to be associated witha person, Kristin lzumi Nitao told
‘Tokioka that he could explain that In his e-mail
£0 10/17/14, Tokioka e-mailed Kristin izumi-Nitzo a forwarded e-mail rom
of GA. Mortis, Inc, which instructed him (Tokioka) to use Amanda
‘lump as 2 name associated withthe Altria Client Services contribution Kristin
laumi-Nitao determined with this new information, GA. Mortis, In. did not
hhave to register withthe Campaign Spending Commission asa noncancidate
committee and flea report.
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Daniel Hanagami
DATE OF OFFENSE
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CASE nae: HRS 11-383 (a); HAR 3.60.20 (a): HRS 11.351 (a)
1 _Keistin teumi-itao looked at Tokioka's 2” Preliminary Primary Report
(07/01/14 through 07/25/14) and discovered that the 07/11/14 contribution
{rom Altria Client Services, Inc, was listed at $2,000.00.
Refer to the following:
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h. Kristin umiitae looked at Altria Client Services Preliminary Primary Report
(01/01/14 through 07/25/14) and discovered thatthe Altria Client Services|
checkin the amount of $2,000.00 was dated 05/28/14 and paid to Tokioka
Tokiok listed the receipt ofthis check on 07/14/14. Kristin Izumi-Nitao
determined that this contribution made by Altria Client Services was a violation
‘of Hawali Revised Statute §11-352, False Name Contribution, in that, Tokioka
initially named G.A. Morris, Inc. as the contributor and not Altria Client
Services Tokioka was also in violation of §3-160:30, Hawaii Administrative
Rules for Failure to Timely Deposit Contribution. kristin Izumi-Nitao discovered
‘thatthe Altria Client Services check contributed to Tokioka was deposited
‘more than 7 days from the receipt. Altria documented the contribution to
Tokioka was made on 05/29/14 and Tokioka reported receiving the
contribution on 07/11/14 (about a month and a half later)
Refer tothe following
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4. Keisti numi-Nitao reported that she reviewed Tokioka's Supplemental Report
(01/0:/13 through 03/19/13) and discovered a contribution from G.A. Mortis for
$500.00.
Refer to the following
[STATE OF HAWAIT - CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION
Committee: Friends of ames Kunane Tokoka
‘Report On: 2012-2014 Supplemental January 3 ~ June 30,2013
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5. Kistn laumi-Nitao reported that she subpoenaed and reviewed “The friends of James
‘Kunane Tokioka’s® campaign bank account records and al not find a check for
{$500.00 issued by G.A. Morris, ut instead located a $500.00 checks issued by Altria
Client Services on 10/29/13, Refer tothe following:
‘The review of "The Friends of James Kunane Tokioka's” campaign bank account
records identified that Tokioka signed the deposits lips and appeared to have
petit yt ete ID)
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REPORT OF NVESTIGATION
REPORT WRTENGY: DATE OF OFFERS
Daniel Hanagami fiend
CASE NAWE: HRS 11-833 (a; HAR 3-10.20 (a); HRS 11.351 (a)
‘made the deposits of the contributions. Tokioka allowed his treasurer to flea
zero contribution report by not giving the treasurer the contribution
information. The statute required candidates and treasurers to report al
contributions and expenditures.
b. When they interviewed Caitano, Caitano was aware that Tokioka had withheld
contribution information from him, but Caitano still decided ta file a zero
‘eport just to get the report in on time, Catan stated that he intended to
‘amend the report later on after the candidate gave him the information. By
this conduct, Kristin zumi-Nitao and Gary Kam believed that Caitano, in his
capacity as the treasurer forthe Friends of ames Kunane Tokioka, knowingly
filed a false report
6. Kristin zumi-Nitao reported that she reviewed Altria Client Service's Supplemental
Report (07/01/13 through 12/31/13) and discovered the report dated 10/29/13
Identified a contribution to Tokioka in the amount af $500.00.
Refer tothe fllowing:
7. Kristin tumi-Nitao reported that she reviewed Altria Client Service's Supplemental
Report (07/01/13 through 12/31/13) and discovered an amendment on 04/25/14
which removed the $500.00 contribution to Tokioka.
a. 0 11/30/14, after receiving the Fist Hawaiian Bank ecords ofthe Friends of
James K Tokioka, | examined the monthly statement for April 2024. The
statement identified on 04/15/24, there wae a deposit returned in the amount
0 $500.00,
8 Based on Krstn num: Ntaa observations of items nos. 7 through 10, she concluded
that Tokioka and Caitano committed the following violations of
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REPORT WRITTEN DRTE OF OFFENSE
Danie Hanagam tygarsmaunte
CASE NAVE: HRS 11-333 (a); HAR 3-16020 (a) HRS 11-351
8. Hawail Revised Statutes §11-352, False Name Contribution for naming G.A
Mortis, Inc. and not Altria Client Services a the contributor;
b. Hawaii Administrative Rules, §3-160-20, for Failure to Timely epost
Contribution. Kristin umi-Nitao discovered that Tokioka contribution of the
[Altria Client Services check was deposited more than 7 days fom recelpt;
Hawai Revised Statutes §11-357 and 611-364, Excess Contribution, in that,
‘Altria lent Services gave Tokioka $2,500.00 thereby exceeding the
‘contribution limit of $2,000.00
12, Hawaii Revise statute §11-331(a) required candidates and treasurers to certify thelr
disclosure reports
FAILURE TO FE
Kristin eumi-Nitao and Gary Kam also reported that they received writen complaints from
the following community members in Kauai about the conduct of James Kunane Tokioka that
‘appeared to have violated the Campaign Finance Laws
small complaint (anonymous); 07/17/14;
formal complaint; 08/07/14
formal complaint; 08/07/14;
formal complaint; 08/08/14,
‘These written complaints given to me had al the same summaries and appeared to have
‘been stapled together in error. The report inferred that Tokioka failed to report campaign
contributions. Kristin laumi-Nitao and Gary Kam summarized the information from the above
‘complaints that led them to believe that Tokioka violated the Campaign Finance laws:
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2 0706/27/14, Tokioka filed a Notice of intent to Hold a Fundraiser the night of
(05/27/14, at a private residence in Oahu. The suggested contribution was $1,000.00
(platinum) $500.00 (gold) or $200.00 (siver).
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(0n 07/10/14, the Frierds of James Kunane Tokioka filed their 1" Preliminary Report.
‘They reported zero contributions ané $13,036 81 in expenditures
0907/17/16 II e-mated is complaint tothe Campaign Spending
Commision.
(0n 07/17/14, the Camsaign Spending Commission issued subpoena duces tecum to
‘the candidate committee's bank at First Hawaiian Bank for records from 01/01/14 to
06/30/14.
(0n 07/28/14, Tokioka ‘led an amended 1" Preliminary Primary Report reporting,
$28,595.00 in contributions and $15,776.36 in expenditures. The report was not
reconciled with the bank record.
(0n 07/28/14, Tokioka ‘led a second 1" Preliminary Primary Report, reporting
$30,245.00 in contributions and $15,776.36 in expenditures. This stil did not reconcile
‘withthe bank records
(0n 08/05/24, the Camaaign Spending Commission received the bank records they
subpoenaed from First Hawaiian Bank
a. The bank records showed deposits in the amount of $16,945.00 and
expenditures 0 $15,655.49. Kristin laumi-Nitao and Gary Kam determined that
Tokioka file to report the $16,945.00 in contributions and $2,618.68 in
‘expenditures ir the 2" Preliminary Primary Report
b. _Allof the contributions were deposited on 04/09/14 and 04/14/14 and the
{epost slips were signed by Tokioka
. _Allofthe contrbution checks were dated on of about 03/18/14, the date of
the first fundraser atthe Mandalay
STATEMENT SUBMITTED BY JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
stn aumi-Nitao and Gary Kam submitted a letter written by James Kunane Tokioka that
_was dated on 09/18/14 in response to their complaint agains him:
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CASE NAME: HRS 11:33 a): HAR 9-160-20 (a): HRS 11-951
1, He was responding based upon the four complaints sent to him as well asthe
“untimely deposit of checks.”
2. Concerning the fist fundraiser on 03/18/14, ad the second fundraiser an 06/27/14,
his campaign treasurer lan Caitano was not listed asthe "Person in Charge of
Fundraiser’ for either event, therefore was not aware that either event was to occur,
3. Anew campaign volunteer, who was new to “fundraisers” andits proces, did catalog
allcontrbutios received forthe two fundraisers, but the information was not
transmitted to Caitano,
4, Caltano then filed the original 1" Preliminary Primary Report reporting zero
Contributions, not knowing that the fundraisers had taken place.
‘3. Topprevent this from occuring in future, they have adjusted thelr SOP to
include that a copy of any future Form CC-8 be transmitted to the campaign
treasurer
5, Tokioka explained that once he was apprised ofthis, he immediately contacted
Caitano and they made every effort to correct the error ina timely manner. As they
were compiling the information for submission, they found that supplementary
Information was necessary to complete the report as specified by the Commission.
Specifically, additonal information needed tobe obtained from a couple of donors
‘who had contributed over one thousand dollars. On 08/29/14, once the
supplementary donor information had been obtained, they submitted arevised 1"
Preliminary Primary Report.
6. Tokioka stated that regarding the untimely deposits of checks, this was bis error as he
‘was not aware that the checks received at the fundraisers had to be deposited within
seven days. He has since been advised an HAR 3-160-308,
a. Furthermore, his home address serves as the campaign address, and, because
is oficial duties necessitates his physical presence on Oahu for certain period
of time, checking his mal at his home does not occur ona regular schedule, To
correct this, they willbe obtaining an official USPS box located on Oahu
specifically for his campaign. This will allow Caitano to receive ary checks
‘mailed tothe campaign directly, catalog and deposit them ina timely manner.
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INVESTIGATION DUSION 14.2156
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REPORT WRTTENBY= DDATEOF OFFENSE
Danial Hanagai rar oarsi4
CASE NAVE: HRS 11-333 (a; HAR 3-160.20 (a; HRS 11-351)
7. Tokioka claimed these were errors and oversight in which he have since rectified 0
‘the bot of thle abilities without any knowledge or intent. He claimed that he
‘addressed his errors and oversight was swift, forthright and transparent.
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Daniel Hanagai raat oars
CASE NAVE: HRS 11.939 a), HAR 3-160-20 (a); HRS 11-35
‘The folowing are applicable sections fortis investigation From the Hawai Revised Statutes
{411-352} False name contributions prohibited
2. Noperson shallmake a contribution to any candidate, candidate committee, or noneandidate
‘committe in any name other than that ofthe person who owns the money, propery,
. _Allcontrutions made inthe name ofa parson other than the owner ofthe money, property,
‘or service shallescheat to the Hawaii election campaign fun,
[611-353] anonymous contributions prohibited.
8. Except as provided in subsetion (4), no person shall make an anonymous contribution to any
candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committe.
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REPORT OF NVESTIGATION
REPORT URITTENY. ‘ATE OF OFFENSE
Daniel Hanagami crzaistooste
CASE NAME: HRS 11-333 (a; HAR 3.16020 (a; HRS 11-351)
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‘candidate candidate committe, or noncandidate committee shall not knowingly receive,
accept of etan an anonymous contribution, or eport such contribution as an aronymous
contribution, except as provided inthis section.
‘an anonymous contribution shall not be used or expended bythe candidate, cancdate
‘committee, or noncandsate committe, but shallbe returned tothe contributor. the
‘contributor cannot be identie, the contribution shall escheat tothe Hawa election
‘campaign fund
‘This seetion shall not apply to amounts that aggregate to less than $500 that are received
‘rom ten or mote persons a the sme patil function, The receipt ofthese coributions
shall be disclosed in a report filed pursuant to sections 11-333 and 11335,
{11-412} criminal prosecution.
‘Any person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally Woates any provision of Ns par shall
bbe ult of misdemeanor.
‘Any person who knowingly o intentionally false any report required by ths pat with the
Intent to circumvent the aw or deceive the commission or who volte: section 11-352 or 33
353 shall be gulty of lass Cflony. & person charged with a ass C felony shallot be
lige fora deterred acceptance of guilty ple or nolo contendere plea under chapter 853.
person whois convicted under this section shall be disqualified from hong eetive public
(office fora period of four years from the date of conviction.
For purposes of prosecution for violation ofthis par the offices ofthe attorney general and
‘the prosecuting attomey ofthe respective counties shall be deemed to have concurrent
|ursiction tobe exercised as follows:
(0) Prosecution shall commence with a writen request from the commisionor upon the
issuance ofan order of the court provided that prosecution may commesce pir to
any proceeding inated bythe commission or final determination;
2) Inthe case of statewide offices, parties, orissus, the attorney general orthe
prosecuting attorney forthe ety and county of Honolulu shall prosecute any violation;
nd
2) nthe case ofall other offices, partes, of sues, the attorney general or he
prosecuting atorney tor the respecte county shal prosecute any valaton, Inthe
commission's choice of prosecuting agency it shall be guided by whetherany
confetng interest exists between the agency andits appointive authority.
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Daniel Hanagami tras moana
CASE NAVE: HRS 11-333 (a; HAR 3160-20 (a), HRS 11.254 (a)
©. The court shall give priority tothe expeditious processing of prosecutions under ths section
(t Prosection for wlations ofthis part hal not commence after ive years have eapsed
‘rom the dat of the violation or date of filing of the report covering the period in which the
Violation oecrre, whichever later.
4. Thissecton shal not apply to any person who, prior to the commencement of proceedings
Under this Section, has pad or agreed to pay the fines prescribed by sections 11-340and 11
381(0)
‘on 10/27/14, at 1610 hours, sent Kristin tum ita an e-mail equestng that she submis the
Friends of James Kurane Tokoka bank records they subpoenaed for my investigation. he stated that
‘they would. They woud be Scanning the documents.
(0n 30/28/14, 3t 0942 hours, Gary Kam e-maled me the bank records that | requested
SUBPOENA REQUEST
(n 10/28/14, at 0530 hours sent Supervisory Deputy Attorney General Chistopher Young»
subpoena to have III provi statement on he fundraiser for lames Tokota on
os/tsiis
‘REVIEW OF FRIENDS OF JAMES [Link] BANK RECORDS
(on 10/28/14, at 1400 hours, reviewed the Friends of James [Link] bank record. The folowing
was ientited
account type: checking
ecountno: M739
date opened: 06/03/06,
‘ye ‘Unicorporated Organization Account Signature Card
ame: Friends of ames [Link]
mailadé: c/[Link], 1089 Alakea St. #1600, Hon. HI 96813
ph (308) 523-8806
superceded: 11/20/07
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REPORT OF NVESTIGATION
REPORT WRITTEN: DATE OF OFFENSE
Daniel Hanagan crnarawoarsne
CASE NAVE, HRS 11:33 (a), HAR 3-160-20 (a), HRS 11-351 (
INTERVIEWS & INTERROGATIONS SECTION
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REPORT VRITTENGY: TATE OF OFFENSE
Daniel Hanagari orzars moat
CASE NAWE: HRS 11-233 (a; HAR 3-160-20 (a); HRS 11-351)
SUBPOENA SERVED
(on 10/30/16, Special Agent Mervin Asamura served subpoenas vpor A 20 st
Hawaiian Bank, On 10/30/14, 22154 nours I calles and contrmed tht she received the
subpoena, She Informed me that she dd not have any documentation
InTeRvew wii
(0m 11/10/14, at 1007 hours, arrived for her 2000 hours interviw: Also
tkpating in the interview would be Specal Agent Terrence Kong.
‘Te following is Special Agent Terrence Kons summary of Sakamoto's statement:
‘on November 10, 016, 1000 hours, an interview was conducted in the Investigations
Division's conference room, located at 465 South King Street. The attendeesin this interview
II! ps scent One arg
Hanagarn) and spec agent Terrence Rong interview commenced at 1003 hours and
‘concluded a 1017 hours. Oath of Truth administered by CSA Hanagam andacknowledged by
stated she was a Legislative Officer, with the Hawai Credit Urion League. She
‘deseabed er duties and resporsbilties as a Lobbyist, advocating onthe beraf ofthe Howat
‘Credit Unions. III vs the tuncraser coordinator, for an event Yel on Macch
18h, 2014 at The Mandalay Restaurant, 1055 Alakea Street, n Honolulu. was ajoint
fundraiser for State Representative James Kundne Tokoka (ToKoka), with Representative
(Oerek Sk} Kawakami Kawakami), and Senstor (Ronald) Kochi Koc). The fundraiser was
ld or with monies from the campaign funds of and by Tokoka
MI 2 02k ens and met wnen sn edo wo epee a2
Teguise Researcher, for former Representative} Bake Oshiro. IM ever worked for
Tokioka and isnt from Kava
helped organize the fundraiser. No one solited her to dot, she stated she usually
Telped Representative Tokioka wit his fundraier. I could not recall now many
fundraisers she organized for Tokoka, but thought itwas maybe two, during ths past year
nd maybe the year before, I could not remember
lated she didnot know why he eld fundralsrs In Honolulu instead of Kau. But
"ated they usually do during (egiltive session. When asked, So this one again, he di't
skyou, you ust dit on your own?” She stated, "think we planned i together. Mysel, the
representative (Tkiok} and it was ain fundraiser with Representative Kawakam and
Senator Kochi”
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‘Dania anagan organo oar
J. HRS 11.951 (a)
was asked she was fear who the Treasurer was, she stated “an.” When
a stated“ don think 0." When asked Oi ou plant wth
hin 7” MM ee Ro, ever me an” IIe shed ot now
how itis that he Treasurer i not infrmed as to what type of funeaising i totake pice,
because he ultimately isthe person who is supposed tobe responsible for reehvng the
contbustons.
| the person who's in charge ofthe fundralser, II elated er funtion was oust
help to organize the fundraiser. Organization entaved Pein choose the place and the menu
{and get volunteers to work at the fundraiser. IM lo relates that vive volunteers
\workedat the table and she thous some other Wolters helped serve crins. The
\olunoerswotkng the tables made the name tgs and colected the money (ontbutons).
thinks one of them was an Amy Le, I n't remember who the other
{wo were, Sakamoto related she, nor Toxioa selected a the volunteers, sme of the
‘volunteers came from Senator Kochi an Representative Kawakami
\when asked who the money was turned into from the other two previous Tokoke
tundralses IM tate, "cit hance the rg related sheet know
‘whe handled hoes monies. Concerning tis fundraise related shedid not handle
the money and dd’ know who dd? When questioned about having to know because she
was holding the fundraiser MIM stated" don't know, was there and know Took
handled the money
MIMI 2 evens coed ne cis use i ot cowhow
Tusheath, nor how many heck were taken np hat the Treasurer
accounts for the inputing ofthe people coming nfTom te in-up shee. noted
the people whe come, wrt her names on the sign-up sheet and she thinks he
Representative (Tokioka) has her. IMI state, "The person (nat named) who
working tthe door gave itt the Representative (Toiok)” II ffired one of them
was Amy uke (No elations to Syhia (ke). I aso 2frmed se it remember
the other two.
When asked, Who totaled the monies elated she thought the Treasurer
probably di, but she c’t now. When Brough to her attention that the Treasurer wasnt
there. IMI eistea they con’ she can think they totaled the money there atthe
funder Bu stated, “I don't know” When aske, “Somebody has take the balan
na sto mathe eg ape sees tohow much ches core
ated," dont” IBM acknowledged this was not the fst fundraiser she ad ot
she ever hel
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‘REPORT WRTTENGY ‘DATE OF OFFENSE
Daniel Hanagam o7aarsteoars
CASE NAME. HRS 11-933 (a); HAR 3160-20 a): HRS 11-351 (a
11, Whenaskedi an aut was condcted asthe funds coming in. II veltd she was
not the Treasurer, but the person in charge ofthe campaign fundraser. When asked the
Berson in charge of, she hala responsbity to account forthe monies taking n, who comes
stated, “No.”
12. When questioned somebody comes down, ly down 21,000 cat, who's responsible fr,
documenting tha 1,000 cash ransction? IMI sated, “The Treasurer” When told
the Treasurer was nat there. aed eon on” I reese
det ow, eventhough she wes acing the fundraiser, if washer responsibilty to make
sure that proceeds coming i ts (matches) 2 to what the campaign contribution
Fequrements are. When asked Totoks ever tol her ast what he equements were,
RE 800.0" I vette Tobia was there.
13, When askedif she saw him take charge ofthe money III stated, "No.™ When asked,
*So who wouldit be, would be, Ms Luke who gave ToRka te money.” stated,
dora” When sted oi wes ese. MM te No an se
he can receive manies from the contribution or does i go see othe Treasures
Stated she thought the candidate could
summanx
1, IMI cocurented and submitted the completed candidate Commitee Notice of Intent
a alg Funraiser form and Tokioka are fiends and she's» Lobbyist, advocating
Con the behalf of the Hawa Cred Unions
2 portrayed hersef as the coordinator forthe campsign fundraise for dawai tate
‘Senator Ronald O. Koch al from Kauai. Even though she wa the event cooriato, she was
nt very knowledgeable rn forthcoming wth information ofthe Eoiag-on ofthe
proceeding. III cate she didn't know much about the events she headed asthe
coorinator.
3. IM bey orci nae, Oreaniation naan choo hepa ad
The Menu and get volunteers to work atthe fundraer. elated she cd not cliect.
‘or handle any monies atthe fundraiser, other volunteers G50. As such
acknowledged she cidn’t know who eventually collected the moniesat the endo the
fundrasing event
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REPORT OF RVESTGATION
REPORT TENET ORE OF OFFENSE
Daniel Hsnagari traaraoarane
CASE NAWE: HRS 11.33 (a; HAR 3-160.20 (a; HRS 11-351).
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REPORT WATTENBY: DATE OF OFFENSE
Daniel Hanagami orzarseowiend
CASE NAME: HRS 11-933 (a; HAR 3-10.20 (a; HRS 11-51 @)
NIEREW wr
0922/1274 ot aprosiatly 14300 ated aintomede hat he was an
administrative asstant to Representative James Tonos. He was the person tht recelved the check
‘tom Alia and sted coming fom G.A Red Morris. He informed me that Representative Tokioka
asked him tall eto provide a statement. The following information was obtained from
asrese:
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supervisor: James Tokoka
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‘The folowing information was provided by
1. Concerning the Alia check, onthe date ofthe fundraiser, the check wasin an envelope that
had GR Morris onthe outside, When he listed the check down onthe resort, being ani the
Second time he worked at a funder, he wrote down GA Morris fom te envelope on the
report that he had sent to immy/s treasurer, which was probably why ended up that way.
2. Msi was nis error thatthe check was incorrect Isted
3. ase wien undraiser wash aking about i was the fndralserin hl or
‘June that was heldin Dlamond Head at Onaha Stes
4. Lashed] he recatied who gave him that envelope i si he did't real bu teame a
an envelop, because Red ws out of town, Head Buen tothe undraser that day. asked
ifthe envelope had Red Marts ont or the GARed Moris incorporate id the
ivelope had GA Morr.
5. askew di get ransated tothe business, .A. Mortis Incorporated. he ust
wrote down the name that was onthe envelope was not fom the check.
6. ashe] what was entered into the system was it G-A. Mors incorporated the business or
GA. Mors the person fl aid he de’ member. He knew that was printed on there,
wasnt hand-written,
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7. asked wo contem that he did take that information fom the check rectved, he
tookit ron the envelope il conirmed hat.
8. tof that the question was, what made him not put the name onthe check where
information lifaid ne iit at home
9. asked] how many times has he helped out Representative Tokoka lM sae that was
the seconatime
10, asked] how aa he send the information to lan wasiton spreadsheet or POF sic
POF.
11. Hehadnoi-ntent when he sent the information to Catan.
envelope lf 21d ost ofthe checks came In by andor bankenvelopes, Usual ninety
rine percent ofthe checks come in just by hand and onthe rare orcasion when they i come
inby envelope i si he would put the adress rom the envelope only Because usualy
corresponded towhat was inside ofthe check, Bu that was nat theca forthe checkin
x. oe: many other checks that came in and he took the Information from the
23. oll that tere was another check lia check. | akedifhe tok that check ao
ssidyesTosked ow od that occur sald he gotta om the Mandalay narer
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INVESTIGATION DIVISION 14-2156, 7
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REPORT WRITTEN. DATE OF OFFICE
Daniel Hanagami orzars ass
CASE NAME: HRS 11.33 a), HAR 3-10.20 (a); HRS 18.351
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INVESTIGATION SION 14-2156,
REPORT OF NVESTIGATION
REPORT WRITTEN DATE OF OFFENSE
Daniel Hanagami rearawoarsne
CASE NAVE: HRS 11-333 (a); HAR 3160-20 a): HRS 11-351 (a)
(MESSAGE LEET FOR IAN CALTANO
(0911/10/18, at 1210 hours, ale ian Catena atthe number he eon the signstre card ofthe
count, 523.5846. The cll went into voice mal person named eave stron teal
2950585 called he number and if 9 message for on Caton toa Te
(00 1/31/14, 1030 ours Iced ad et mea message she informed me hat there was
nalenCatano at her umber
SETIERSENTTO IAN CAITANO
(on 11/10/14, at 1330 hours, sent out later to tan Catano at his residential address informing him
that:
‘The State of Hawaii Campaign Spending Commision had made 2 criminal eferraltothe Department
ofthe Attorney General investigation Diision concerning the Feendsof aes Kunane Tokioka, As the
treasurer of the Friend of James Kurane Tokoka he had been named a a possible suspect fr false
name contribution, flue t fe timely deposit within seven days. These violations occured ding
2013 through 2014,
He was being asked to provide a statement on his behalf to resolve these allegations, This was entirely
Upto him. He would be afforded his Mrenda rights should he decide to prove a statement He may
consult with an attorney of his choice for any decison he make concerning this correspondence.
Should he consent in providing a statement, the interview would be conducted atthe Investigations
Division, located at 4656-1, South King St, Honolul, I 96813.
He was to rep by November 20,2014, Should he or his attorney not apply by this date, would
‘consider this non-response aba refusal. could be reached at (208) 586-1081,
SUBPOENA REQUEST
(0m 33/20/14, at 1345 hours, sent a subpoene request to have Novi statement as to
‘why she was recivng the Friends of James K Tokiks's campaign mal ether ads of 222,
Merchant St Suite 208.
(CONTACTED BY AN CAITANO
(on 1/19/14, 21350 hous, lan Catano called me from (808) 380-4960. Catano informed me that he
‘had recoWed the ater har sent te hit. expsined to him thatthe Campaign Spending Commmicsion
dentied he and James Tokioka committed campaign spending violations with atleast reckless
conduct incomming fase name contribution and failure to ie within he time limitation | ls told
‘emt rey oe mnt 1)
wares ny Cela OR OP USE OY
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INVESTIGATION OMSION 142156
REPORT OF NVESTGATION
REPORT WRITTENY: DATEOF OFFENSE
Daniel Hanagami Grnaraweoansne
CCASENAWE: HRS 11-933 (a); HAR 3160-20 (a); HRS 11-351 (a)
Cano if the intentional deceive the Campaign Spending Commission thee figs, they may be
charged with felony count of fale name cntributon. informed Catano thatthe process entales
‘me giving him hs Miranda Warning and he had aright to have an attorney. He couldalso not give me
Statement. Should he refused to provide a statement, the investigation would be frwarded to the
Deputy Attorney General for charge consideration.
told catano his deadline to submit tothe interrogation process was tomorrow. Caano sid that he
‘would call me bak ater in the day to gve me hs decison. He sad he did't do anyting wrong,
INTERROGATION OF IAN CAITANO
‘0n 22/01/14 at 0900 hours, lan Catan arived for his Scheduled inteviw. | escorted him tothe
‘conference room for his interrogation. Aso patipating the interview were Deputy Chet spec
‘Agont Boyd Saal and Special Agont Terrence Kong
Lnforme Caitano that before any questioning began, would afford him his Miranda rights, read
{aitano AG Form R-1, informing hm that the violations he was under investigation were aise name
‘contribution and fal to timely depesit contributions. The woations were from 03/01/13 0 12/01/14,
‘Caitan sid he understood his ih an dé not want io have an attorney present
‘aitano confirmed that noone ford him to provide this statement. He was nt under any care of
[Physician ora psychologist. He wasnot under the influence of any drug or alcohol hat restricted his
logical manner of thinking. Catano ald he had na objections in having thee interrogators who would
bbe asking him questions. witnessed him sign the form,
The following information was acquired about Calne
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ERT WATENGY DATE OF OFFENSE
Daniel Hanagami rears waaNs
CASE NAME: HRS 11:33 (a), HAR 3-160-20 (a) HRS 11-951
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‘The followings the summary of Special Agent Terrence Kong's statement of lan Catan’
1
‘On December 1, 2014, a around 0900 hours, an Interview was conducted inthe Investigations
Division's conference room, located at 465 South King Steet. The attendees inthis interview
were: Me. an [Link] (Calta), Cie Special Agent Daniel Hanogam(CSA Hanagar/ OH),
Deputy Chief Special Agent Boyd Sakai (OSA Sakai /B5) and Special Agent Terrence Kong (SA
Kong /T). Interview commenced at 0900 hous and concluded at 0954 hours Oath of Truth
administered by CSA Hanagam and aeknowledged by Catan.
Mr. Catano related he Is seltemployed bookkeeper and owns MC Services, LC. Caitano
so related he was nota certified public accountant, but hol a bachelor's degree in
‘Accounting, from the University of Hawai, at Manoa and also took online courses fom Saint
‘20 University, based in Saint Leo Florida, Asa bookkeeper, he generally proves
‘ootkeeping Services for various types of clients and businesses,
Caitano was intreduce to Totioka by Hawai State Representative Sharon Har (Har, Catan
could not recall how and when he was introduce to Tokioka by Har, Caitano so handles
bookkeeping duties and responsiblties for Ha.
Prior to Caitano becoming Tokioka's Treasurer, around four years ag, he merioned that a
Lane Rivera (Rivera) handled the accountng duties and esponsibilies forthe Friends of
James Kunane Tokioka. When questioned about I Caitano state, “Idont know. I'm
not sure who she is” Caitana does not know why, when he tok ove the bootkeeping duties
and responsibilities the name and address changes didnot orcur At the time Caitano
related he cid request the changes, but could nt account for name net being
removed,
Catano related there was no formal contact for services between Tokioka and him, only
“verbal informal and casual agreement.” Caitano provides bookkeeping services o Ticks
‘year round, as reports ae due outside the scheduled legislature session. Caitano related he s
familar with the (Campaign Spending Cornision) fing requirements. Citar didnot
attend or receive any formal raining fom the Campaign Spending Commision. Caltano
stated he, “would just call the Campaign Spending Comicon and ack a few euestione about,
well in the Initia hing what rules, You know, shouldbe aware of and, theyjust gave me
Some general rules. looked at the Treasurer's handbook, you know, snd as qsestions come
‘nett lta su Ds)
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(CASE NE: HRS 11-333 (a); HAR 3-160-20 a), HRS 11-351 (a
Lp ilgve them call” Catano related he was never tod by the Commission that Iwas 2
requirement forall reasurers to attend traning. Catano stated, then if there was
Something questionable then, then give them acl fr clarification, um, thought it was
suien, twas never sid tat it was requived to attend (taiang)™
Catan and Hawal State Representative James K. Totoka (Toioa] ony have 2 business
relationship andi pa for his services pr election period. Caitano related he ci get paid
for any other expenses he incurred because he “didnt eal incur any outof pocket
expenses.” Caitano noted that reparing the business arangerent the bookkeeper, it
entailed gathering the (campaign nancial information from him that was necessary to
‘eport enter it into the system and submitthe reports. Catan elated Tokioka wa 0
‘rovde the folowing reports, “depos, ports of deposits, checks recived and expenses
Normally, he just emled me or text me, what checks he wrote ois was an assistant would
sendme ike a spreadsheet” Catano related volunteer named unknown st name
{3 this ime, helped with proving francalnformaton. Catena reed he nly met him
‘once, somewhere in downtown Honaluly, and did ot know where worked out of
anyother personal information,
When asked, ow often he would meet physically with James Tokoka, during the current
«lection peri or yar, he stated," maybe like twice, physically and would just meet around
‘downtown ike Starbuck or just we agreed to meet, you know, just onthe street. He's he's
‘downtown or Capito he ust meet meat olan Palace ar something”
‘When questioned by CSA Hanagam, "asthe Treasurer, why arent you writing the checks?”
Caitano replied, “ve never ha physical acces to checks fr Sharen (Har) 1. For Sharon
Iie checks” When asked, "So why sit efferent rom Mr. Tokoka™” Caitano stated". t
wasjust the arrangement we had and was signature, signatory an the account st 0
needed to get information from the bank it would be easier. But never had physical acess
tochecks or not that | dd, never asked for checks cause usualy he pad forthe expenses
Fight then and there andi'm not there. 0 he got, you know, any expenses incurred, he
‘would just have the checkbook, he'd write out the check”
CsA ashe, “Diet you think It would be more ecient for you asthe Treasure to be
disbursing and signing checks?” Caltano replied, "no, | mean the thought didnt occur tome
thatit would be more efficent, t would, twas, Believe how he woud aways done he
was, he woul isue the checks"
Catano affirmed it wa his expectation, whatever checks and James Toiola's expectation,
‘whatever checks he wasto wre he wat tobe Informed. When aked by CSA Hanagami how
oon was he supposed to inform Caitano, he replied, "it was ust wtenever asked him for
his expenses ist of expenses that he incurred, | hadnt heard anything from him of, You
‘menses tae tn 2)
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CASE NAME: HRS 11.233 (a); HAR 3-160.20 (a); HRS 11-351 (a)
2.
know, lok atthe bank statement and send me information on these checks that you wrote,
\Winen questioned by CSA Hanagom| fhe was ware there's a reqlrementin time sto when
he has to inform you, as to what was dbursed o what was deposited int the aecoins
Catano relate, "nat, ih, | wasnt aware about the expenditures, the depos, yes.
‘ny understanding was jst that deposits had Yo be deposited within, tthe time when
started it wasa ten day window and now l understand it’s aseven day window” When asked
Wen he find outs a seven day window, Caltano elated, "..afew months ago, Ibsieve,
veah, a few months ago"
Since Caitano was in charge of the account, the bookkeeping he did no tell Tokioka any
‘Campaign deposits coming to him had tobe reported to him immediately, so he cout fle
within seven days, natifieation to the Campaign Spending Commision tha these deposits
ame in. Catano agreed with CSA Hanagam tht, as the Treasure he was supposes know
‘that. Sometime in 2012, Cattano contacted the Campaign Spending Commission aso what
the deposit requirements were and the only thing he was told is thatithad to be deposited
within en days. Because he was working for Har Cattano related whatever appledto Har,
accounting applied Yo James Tokko,
‘when questioned by CSA Hanagams, regarding depos, he saw something wrong,
‘deposited in Api 2013 an t's reported in January 2014, cid he see 3 problem in tht?
Caltano stated, “Ves.” When asked, "Whats the problem?" Catano replied, "Yeah, twas 8
{efnitely, you know, too long” When questioned by CSA Hanagami, "And who's ais
that?” Caltano related, "Well, | don't, for deposits don't eceive depos and all the deposits
{are all oF the checks, al the deposits ae handed by mmy orf somebody's helping Yeah,
somebody helps Jimmy, he gives them | ques the checks he's collected” When CSA
Hanagar| queried, "so the esponsibility James Tokoka’s then” Caitano replied,”
‘general that's how he's assumed that al he all the deposit go dvecty to him or:he
checks go directly to him so don't receive any checks. From contributors.” Caltanoreated
he adressed his concer to Tokoka a while ago. [Link] over a year ago. Yeah an sid,
youknow, youhave to deposit these more timely.” Caltano related Tokioka told hin, "he
‘would try todo that but, you know, he was ust busy doing campaign or doing whatever other
workhe was doing. So. but he was going to make an effort toto do that but apparently he
forgot about." Caitan also relate he suggested to Tokoka that, if he's too busy and want
tobe incompiance, send everything to him. As soon a Tokioka gett, just send ito him oF
\wnenever you co campaign runaratsing, have the checks mailed to Nim instead of, "i's
‘easier why don't you jst send the checks to me a: s00n a= you get them, ust mal them to
‘me or you're here just bring them over. had suggested tha.” When CSA Hanagam asked,
“what was his response?” Caitana stated, "...don't remember, hiss along i log time
ago, | don't member exactly what his response was” Catano related he dscussedit with
Tokio, “maybe like three times."
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‘When asked by CSA Hanagami, “And eid you feel that yous the Treasurer might jeopardize
Yourself s being he financial manager af James Tekoka?”Caitano replied, "Yeah. never
Feally focused oo what the impact would be down the steam to me, | was just ying to get
him to get things done faster. | talked to him about it afew times .” Caitano related most
