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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.
HSI New York, Federal Partners Announce Charges Against 18 Defendants in Scheme to Manufacture, Distribute Millions of Deadly Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals Through Fake Online Pharmacies
NEW YORK — HSI and federal partners announced charges against 18 defendants Sept. 30 for their involvement in a scheme to advertise, sell, manufacture and ship millions of deadly pills disguised as legitimate pharmaceuticals.
DHS Know2Protect and Snap Inc. Launch Innovative Virtual Resource to Educate Teens About Online Harms
WASHINGTON — The DHS Know2Protect campaign has collaborated with Snap Inc. to introduce the Know2Protect Snapchat Lens, an innovative virtual prevention tool aimed at helping teens identify and navigate online risks.
Houston Man Convicted of Luring Minor for Sex Trafficking Following Joint Investigation
HOUSTON — A Houston man who lured a 16-year-old victim for sex trafficking has pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor following an investigation by HSI Houston and the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance.
HSI New England Child Exploitation Investigations Yield Results in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. — Three recent investigations into the sexual abuse and exploitation of children led by HSI New England have resulted in significant actions in Connecticut.
Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining PPP Loan During Pandemic
BANGOR, Maine — Shahied Golden, 29, of Lewiston, pleaded guilty Sept. 27 in U.S. District Court in Bangor after an HSI probe into a fraudulent application for a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program.
Lead Defendant in HSI Investigation of High-End Brothel Network Pleads Guilty
BOSTON — Han Lee, 42, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to persuade, induce, entice and coerce individuals to travel in interstate or foreign commerce to engage in prostitution; and one count of money laundering conspiracy.
Man Sentenced to 151 Months’ Imprisonment for Distributing CSAM Following HSI New York Investigation
NEW YORK — Christian Brazoban, 26, received a 151-month prison sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material to three minor victims following an investigation by HSI New York.
HSI New York Investigation Lands Long Island Drug Dealer 17 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl
NEW YORK — A Central Islip, New York, man received a 17-year prison sentence Sept. 24 for distributing fentanyl following an investigation by HSI New York.
Individual Sentenced to Over 19 years in Prison for Child Exploitation and Drug Trafficking
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Bryan Xavier Pérez Hernández was sentenced to 19 years and seven months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for production of child exploitation material and drug trafficking charges.
HSI Laredo, Federal Partner Announce Conviction of South Texas Man for Sexual Exploitation of a Pregnant Minor
LAREDO, Texas — A South Texas man pleaded guilty to production of child pornography following an investigation conducted by HSI with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Border Patrol and private companies.