Woman indicted for allegedly stealing $40,000 from bank customers
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HONOLULU (KITV) — A Hawaiʻi County Grand Jury has indicted 24-year-old Alohi Kaupu-Grace for allegedly embezzling over $40,000 from bank customers, including two elderly individuals, while working as a bank teller.
Kaupu-Grace faces multiple charges, including computer fraud and theft. The charges carry potential prison sentences ranging from five to 20 years and fines up to $50,000.
Attorney General Anne Lopez said, “As alleged, Kaupu-Grace stole money from residents who were simply trying to conduct financial transactions at their bank. This indictment reflects the department’s continued commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi residents and maintaining the integrity of our financial institutions.”
The investigation was conducted by the Department of the Attorney General’s Special Investigation and Prosecution Division (SIPD), which handles corruption, fraud, and economic crimes in Hawaiʻi. The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General Thomas Michener.
Kaupu-Grace is also awaiting trial in two other theft cases in Hawai‘i County. She is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Residents can report suspected fraud and economic crimes to SIPD online, or call 911 in emergencies.
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