Martin Kao is a former Hawaii defense-contractor executive who served as president and chief executive officer of Navatek and Martin Defense Group. He previously served as Navatek's chief financial officer and later pleaded guilty in federal campaign-finance and Paycheck Protection Program fraud cases.
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Martin Kao alleged that Susan Collins knowingly linked Navatek campaign support to federal-contract assistance. Collins's office and other participants deny a quid pro quo, while official records establish separate illegal contributions by Navatek-linked actors.
