Mastermind admits guilt in mortgage fraud ring

Six defendants will go to trial, but 18 have taken blame

By Nelson Daranciang

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 13, 2012

~~<p>The woman who the government says is the mastermind of the largest mortgage fraud scheme uncovered in Hawaii pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court.</p>
<p>Estrellita "Esther" Garo Miguel pleaded guilty in U.S. District court to wire fraud, making false statements on loan applications, money laundering and conspiracy to commit mortgage fraud.</p>
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The woman who the government says is the mastermind of the largest mortgage fraud scheme uncovered in Hawaii pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court.

Estrellita "Esther" Garo Miguel pleaded guilty in U.S. District court to wire fraud, making false statements on loan applications, money laundering and conspiracy to commit mortgage fraud. Login for more...