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.
8 Charged in $68 Million Social Adult Day Care, Home Health Care Scheme Following HSI New York Task Force Investigation
NEW YORK — Eight defendants were charged for their alleged roles in a scheme to defraud Medicaid of approximately $68 million through the operation of two Brooklyn-based social adult day cares and a home health care financial intermediary.
Little League Coach Indicted for Attempted Enticement of Minor
OCALA, Fla. — The Middle District of Florida unsealed an indictment charging a Florida man and volunteer little league baseball coach with attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity following a joint HSI Orlando investigation.
Florida Woman Sentenced to Over 21 Years for Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida woman has been sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material following a Northeast Florida INTERCEPT Task Force investigation.
HSI Baltimore Investigation Leads to Charges for 17 People Allegedly Involved in Money Laundering Scheme
BALTIMORE — An investigation conducted by HSI and law enforcement partners led to federal indictments for 17 individuals allegedly involved in a sophisticated money laundering scheme and illegal marijuana distribution network.
Florida Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Distributing, Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Florida man and previously convicted predator was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for distribution and possession of images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children following an SWFL INTERCEPT Task Force investigation.
4 Men Charged With Violating Export, Firearms Laws
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Four men have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act and defraud the U.S. government following a joint HSI Louisville investigation.
Founder of Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme IcomTech Sentenced to 121 Months in Prison Following HSI New York Task Force Investigation
NEW YORK — David Carmona, founder of the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme IcomTech, has been sentenced to 121 months in prison following a task force investigation by HSI New York.
HSI New York Investigation Leads to Voluntary Forfeiture of 16th Century Hebrew Religious Text
NEW YORK — On Oct. 4, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres confirmed the voluntary forfeiture to the United States of the Chamisa Humshe Torrah (Five Books of Moses) and Haftarot, following an investigation by HSI New York.
Mother, Son Sentenced to Prison for Operating Sex Trafficking Ring Out of Houston-Area Cantina
HOUSTON — A mother and son who operated a sex trafficking ring out of a Houston-area cantina were sentenced to federal prison Oct. 8 following an investigation by HSI Houston and law enforcement partners.
HSI Newark, USPIS Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea to Multiple Counts in Stolen Check Scheme
CAMDEN, N.J. — A former Penns Grove man admitted his role in a scheme involving checks stolen from the mail and other sources following a joint investigation by HSI Newark and the U.S. Postal Inspector’s Service’s Philadelphia Division.