{"id":2846,"date":"2026-07-21T05:34:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=2846"},"modified":"2026-07-21T05:34:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:34:41","slug":"suspect-pleads-not-guilty-in-alleged-1-2m-fraudulent-check-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=2846","title":{"rendered":"Suspect pleads not guilty in alleged $1.2M fraudulent check scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<section>\n<p>HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) &#8211; One of three suspects accused of making and depositing $1.2 million in fraudulent checks appeared in court Monday. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=2844\">\u2018It\u2019s a tragedy\u2019: Makakilo house fire claims life of 83-year-old man<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Baron Yamabe, 75, pleaded not guilty to 54 counts of Forgery, Theft, and Attempted Theft.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Hawaii Attorney General\u2019s Office, the alleged crimes took place from June to August of 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=2842\">Pukalani man faces charges after allegedly biting officer, crashing into light pole<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Authorities say there is a warrant out for the third suspect, Ursula Ramos, 78.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Yamabe\u2019s bail was set at $100,000.<\/p>\n<p>His trial is set for December. <\/p>\n<p>In August 2024, Tigilau and Yamabe, along with two others, were arrested and charged in connection with an earlier alleged scheme involving $1.5 million in fraudulent checks.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators believe that other victims may have been defrauded. 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