The self-declared "Kingdom of EnenKio" has also claimed Wake Island as a separate sovereign nation and has issued passports.
In 1997 the Dominion of Melchizedek, a micronation engaged in financial fraud, reported that the two had entered into relations.
[1] In 2000, Robert Moore, who claimed to be the head of state, was prevented by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from fraudulently issuing bonds for the non-existent nation.
[8] On 23 April 1998 the Marshall Islands government issued Circular Note 01-98, which vigorously denied the Kingdom of EnenKio and the Dominion of Melchizedek's claims, stating: The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands condemns the claims and activities asserted by representatives of the "Kingdom of EnenKio" and the "Dominion of Melchizedek".
Furthermore, these representatives are making fraudulent assertions that violate the Republic of the Marshall Islands' constitution.