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.
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud, Passport Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft
OCALA, Fla. — An HSI Jacksonville investigation has led to a guilty plea for a Georgia man for bank fraud, passport fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Texas Couple Sentenced for Importing, Distributing Large Quantities of Meth Following HSI Eagle Pass Investigation
EAGLE PASS, Texas — A Texas man was sentenced to 37 years in prison for conspiracy to import and distribute methamphetamine following an investigation conducted by HSI and the Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office.
Missouri Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Purchasing Explicit Images, Videos from Child
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Springfield man was sentenced in federal court for sexually exploiting a child following an HSI probe.
HSI, Europol Joint Operation Generates 197 New Leads on Criminal Buyers of Child Sex Abuse Material
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — HSI joined Europol to host a joint operation in The Hague, from June 24 to 28, where they developed leads to locate criminal buyers of live-streamed child sexual abuse living outside the United States.
New Jersey Man Admits to Defrauding DOD, Agreeing to Rig Defense Contract Bids
NEWARK, N.J. — An HSI Newark and Department of Defense investigation resulted in a New Jersey man admitting to engaging in multiyear schemes to defraud the government.
10 Charged in Connection With Health Care Fraud Schemes
TAMPA, Fla. — HSI Tampa teamed up with multiple federal agencies for an investigation that has led to criminal charges against nine Floridians and one Ohioan in connection with alleged schemes to defraud programs for elderly and disabled care.
Mexican Citizen Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering to Buy Ammunition Following HSI Rio Grande Valley, Federal Partner Investigation
McALLEN, Texas — A Mexican citizen pleaded guilty for his role in a conspiracy to launder money related to the purchase of over 2 million rounds of ammunition following an investigation conducted by HSI and its federal law enforcement partners.
Federal Jury Convicts Airman for Attempting to Engage in Sex Acts With Purported 14-Year-Old
TAMPA, Fla. — An HSI Tampa investigation, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, has led to a federal jury finding a former MacDill Air Force Base airman guilty of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor.
Virginia Men Who Trafficked in Fake IDs Plead Guilty Following HSI Washington, D.C. Investigation
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Washington, D.C. led to two men pleading guilty to importing, manufacturing and trafficking fraudulent identity documents.
Money Transmitting Business Pleads Guilty to Failing to Report Transactions, Agrees to Forfeit $700k
SAN DIEGO — Taaj Services US LLC, one of the nation’s fastest-growing money transmitting businesses, pleaded guilty in federal court June 26, admitting that it failed to report financial transactions involving more than $10,000 in U.S. currency.