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HONOLULU — A federal grand jury has indicted Justin Likout on allegations of stealing more than $450,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
Likout faces 24 federal counts, including bank and wire fraud, money laundering, and theft. He pleaded not guilty on Monday, Oct. 20, according to court records.
Authorities say Likout used several companies he created in 2018—including No Ka Oi Tours Oahu, No Ka Oi Oahu, and Hale Me Ke Malama LLC—to set up legitimate-looking business accounts and obtain pandemic relief funds.
He is currently being held without bail. Likout’s trial is scheduled to begin on Dec. 22, 2025.
