Miske Enterprise News Today

Alleged Hawaii crime lord Michael J. Miske Jr. will stand trial alone after the last of his alleged co-conspirators entered into a plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Michael Miske Jr. allegedly headed a huge drug enterprise on Honolulu for decades, evading detection until his late son's best friend Jonathan Fraser was reported missing.

Prosecutors say Honolulu businessman Michael Miske Jr. headed a sprawling criminal conspiracy, funneling drug money through shell businesses and ordering the murder of his late son's best friend.

Preston Kimoto had been on pretrial release but was arrested by federal agents on Tuesday.

An alleged co-conspirator of reputed Hawaii crime boss Michael Miske was charged with witness tampering Monday after he allegedly threatened a woman not to cooperate with the U.S. Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation.

Thomas Otake has been at least temporarily terminated over alleged conflicts of interest.

Alleged kingpin Michael Miske owned a business that bought used cars at auction, providing income, a way to launder drug money and rewards for criminal associates, prosecutors say.

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A year before Mike Miske blamed Jonathan Fraser for the fatal car accident that killed Miske's son, he had Fraser beaten for stealing a gold Rolex, the agreement says. Miske is accused of later ordering Fraser's murder.

Prosecutors have now wrapped up plea deals with at least 10 members or associates of what is being referred to as the Miske Enterprise.