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.
Orlando Middle School Employee Arrested for Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material
OCALA, Fla. — A middle school employee has been arrested on a criminal complaint charging him with possession of child sex abuse material.
Senior Promoter in Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to 240 Months in Prison Following HSI New York Task Force Investigation
NEW YORK — On Oct. 15, Juan Tacuri, a senior promoter in the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme known as Forcount was sentenced to the statutory maximum of 240 months in prison.
HSI Baltimore Investigation Leads to Charges for 3 Maryland Residents Who Allegedly Led an International Organized Theft Ring
GREENBELT, Md. — An investigation conducted by HSI Baltimore and law enforcement partners led to federal charges for three Maryland residents for conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen goods.
Florida Man Indicted for Attempted Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity
OCALA, Fla. — A Florida man has been indicted with attempted enticement of a minor after arranging to meet with a would-be 13-year-old to engage in sexual activity following an HSI Orlando investigation.
Federal Jury Convicts Florida Man of Exploiting Multiple Minors
MIAMI — A federal jury convicted a Florida man of exploiting multiple minors following an investigation by HSI Miami.
California Man Sentenced for Narcotics Conspiracy Involving Methamphetamine Following HSI Newark Investigation
CAMDEN, N.J. — A California man has been sentenced for his role in a narcotics conspiracy involving approximately 1.9 kilograms of a substance containing methamphetamine following an investigation led by HSI Newark.
HSI Investigation Leads to Over 4 Years in Prison for Nashua Man Who Possessed Over 1,100 Images of Child Sexual Abuse
CONCORD, N.H. — A Nashua man was sentenced Oct. 8 in federal court for possessing over 1,100 images of child sexual abuse.
New Hampshire Man Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of 2,600 Images of Child Sexual Abuse
CONCORD, N.H. — A former Sanbornton man was sentenced Oct. 17 in federal court for possession of child sexual abuse material after an investigation by HSI.
HSI Investigation Leads to 10-Year Sentence for Boston Man Who Attempted to Purchase Sex With Minor
BOSTON — A Boston man was sentenced Oct. 10 in federal court in Boston for attempting to pay for sex with a 14-year-old girl.
Former Tufts Medical Center Doctor Convicted of Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child After HSI Investigation
BOSTON — A former anesthesiologist at Tufts Medical Center was convicted by a federal jury Oct. 10 of attempted sex trafficking of a child after he was caught by an HSI undercover operation.