A former Bank of Hawaii teller on Hawaiʻi Island is accused of quietly bleeding customer accounts for weeks, with prosecutors saying she tapped the bank’s own computer systems to move the money. A Hawaiʻi County grand jury on Dec. 1 indicted 24‑year‑old Alohi Kaupu‑Grace, alleging she carried out more than $40,000 in unauthorized withdrawals between Feb. 8 and March 14, 2024. Kaupu‑Grace, who is already facing related theft cases, has pleaded not guilty, according to Hawaii News Now.
Indictment details and charges
According to court documents, Kaupu‑Grace allegedly executed 13 unauthorized withdrawals using Bank of Hawaii systems, totaling about $44,000, as reported by Hawaii News Now. Prosecutors say she was indicted on three counts of first‑degree computer fraud and three counts of first‑degree theft, along with additional counts of second‑degree computer fraud and second‑degree theft. The indictment, returned by a Hawaiʻi County grand jury, lists alleged offenses tied to customer accounts in early 2024.
Arrest, bail and court schedule
Big Island Now reported that Kaupu‑Grace’s arraignment was scheduled for Friday at 1:30 p.m. The Star-Advertiser reports she was arrested Thursday afternoon and that bail was set at $25,000. Court records also show a bench warrant was issued Dec. 2, and a no‑contact order is in place to protect several alleged victims.
Attorney general and the probe
As Big Island Now quoted Attorney General Anne Lopez, “As alleged, Kaupu‑Grace stole money from residents who were simply trying to conduct financial transactions at their bank.” The investigation was handled by the Attorney General’s Special Investigation and Prosecution Division, the state unit that focuses on corruption, fraud and economic crimes.
Related cases and prior charges
Local coverage earlier this year shows Kaupu‑Grace has faced separate allegations involving fraudulent credit‑card use, identity theft and unauthorized possession of confidential information. Outlets including KWXX reported those cases were filed in the spring and led to supervised‑release conditions intended to protect alleged victims. Prosecutors say the new indictment followed a multi‑month probe into transactions linked to customer accounts.
What’s next
Court records show a jury trial on the indictment is currently set for April 2026, and hearings in the two related cases are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 17, according to Hawaii News Now. For now, Kaupu‑Grace remains presumed innocent as the case works its way through Hawaiʻi County courts. Prosecutors say the prosecution underscores ongoing efforts to protect seniors and other vulnerable customers from financial exploitation.
