HONOLULU (Island News) – A man was charged for a second estate-related fraud case after he allegedly used forged documents to unlawfully obtain approximately $40,000 from a deceased person’s estate.
Robert Chapman was charged with Theft in the First Degree and Forgery in the Second Degree. He was arraigned on Monday before the Circuit Court of the First Circuit and his trial has been scheduled for August 17, 2026.
“These charges reflect our continued commitment to protecting estates, beneficiaries and charitable organizations from fraud and financial exploitation. When individuals attempt to use forged documents to divert assets from their rightful recipients, we will pursue accountability under the law,” said Attorney General Anne Lopez…