HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Former Honolulu attorney Robert Chapman has been indicted by an Oahu grand jury on 22 felony counts related to a fraud scheme that allegedly diverted $750,000 meant for charitable organizations.
According to court documents, Chapman, a former law firm partner, is accused of forging the will of a deceased client to fraudulently obtain the funds. Investigators say he manipulated the estate plan to redirect approximately $250,000 from each of three intended charities over the course of a years-long scheme.
Chapman faces serious charges, including Identity Theft, Forgery, and Unauthorized Possession of Confidential Personal Information. These are Class A, B, and C felonies, carrying penalties of up to 20 years in prison.
His arraignment is scheduled for Thursday, June 27.
