Press Releases
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Affairs (OPA).
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Reporters and journalists can contact us about HSI activities, operations, or policies at (202) 732-4646 or email HSImedia@hsi.dhs.gov.
Cartel Del Noreste Members Sent to Prison for Roles in Cartel-Linked Human Smuggling Scheme
LAREDO, Texas — Two high ranking cartel members were sentenced to prison for their roles in an extensive human smuggling conspiracy involving Cartel del Noreste following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.
HSI Newark Investigation Nets Conviction of New Jersey Man for Stealing COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits
TRENTON N.J. — An investigation by HSI led to the conviction of a New Jersey man for conspiring to illegally obtain over $570,000 in COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
HSI Newark Investigation Garners Sentence for New Jersey Doctor for Harboring Undocumented Indian Workers
TRENTON, N.J. — An investigation led by HSI Newark resulted in the sentencing of a New Jersey woman for harboring two undocumented women from India and for failing to pay taxes on their wages.
Jury Finds Cybercurrency Developer of Defrauding Investors, Laundering Proceeds Through Other Blockchains
TAMPA, Fla. — An HSI Tampa case resulted in an Alabama man being found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering using a cryptocurrency scheme.
Tren De Aragua Gang Members Wanted for Murder in North Texas Arrested
DALLAS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations and HSI arrested three Tren de Aragua gang members wanted for the alleged murder of 33-year-old Nilzuly Enrique Arneaud-Petit.
HSI Arrests Vermont Man Charged With Enticing Minors to Produce Child Sexual Abuse Materials
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A South Burlington man was arrested Oct. 28 by HSI special agents after an HSI investigation uncovered his alleged participation in child sexual exploitation.
Repeat Offender From Maine Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
BANGOR, Maine — A Hampden man pleaded guilty Oct. 31 in U.S. District Court in Bangor to possessing child pornography involving a child under 12.
3 Charged in Multi-State Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Three individuals from Georgia were charged due to their alleged roles in a wide-ranging lottery and sweepstakes scam which, according to court documents, defrauded senior citizens in Rhode Island and several other states out of at least $1 million.
United States Files Suit Against Former Corporation President for Unpaid Duties, Penalties
WASHINGTON — A former corporation president received a civil lawsuit from the U.S. government following an investigation led by HSI Newark with support from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
HSI Miami Investigation Results in 5 Men Arrested for Conspiring to Distribute Over 150 Kilograms of Cocaine
MIAMI — An HSI case resulted in five defendants being charged with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute over 150 kilograms of cocaine on Oct. 29.