HONOLULU (Island News) -- A man was indicted by a federal grand jury over allegations of stealing over $450,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.

The defendant, Justin Likout, is in federal custody for a total of 24 counts in connection to bank and wire fraud, money laundering and theft.

Likout pleaded not guilty on Monday, Oct. 20, to stealing nearly half a million dollars in pandemic-relief funds.

According to court documents, he used several companies he created in 2018 to make legitimate-looking business accounts in order to get funds. Those companies include No Ka Oi Tours Oahu, No Ka Oi Oahu and Hale Me Ke Malama LLC.

Likout is being held without bail and his trial is set for Dec. 22, 2025.

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