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.
DHS Announces Updated DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List
WASHINGTON — DHS announced the amendment of its DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to add one qualifying field of study and a corresponding U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs code for that field.
California Man Charged After HSI Investigation for Allegedly Trying to Have Sex With Multiple Minors
LOS ANGELES – A California resident made his initial appearance July 18 in United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles after he allegedly arranged to have sex with minors at a fictitious hotel party.
Indian National Indicted for Attempting to Entice Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity
OCALA, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation has led to the unsealing of an indictment of an Indian national for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Florida Man Indicted for Attempting to Sexually Entice Minor
OCALA, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation has led to the unsealing of an indictment for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.
18 MS-13 Members, Associates Sentenced for 10 Murders, 7 Attempted Murders, Kidnapping, Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses
NASHVILLE — A multiyear, joint investigation has led to the last of 18 defendants involving MS-13 gang members being sentenced.
HSI Honolulu Urges Caution on Potential Fraudulent Phone Calls
HONOLULU — HSI Honolulu has received reports of a scam involving spoofed phone calls targeting members of its community July 17.
Treasury Targets an HSI San Diego Investigation of Transnational Criminal Organization Responsible for Smuggling Migrants Into US
SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned the Abdul Karim Conteh human smuggling organization, a transnational criminal organization based in Tijuana, Mexico.
4 Indicted in Bribery Scheme to Eliminate Puerto Rico Department of Transportation Fines
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On July 17, four individuals were indicted with participating in a bribery and wire fraud conspiracy and scheme to defraud the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works.
Missouri Sex Offender Sentenced to 10 Years for Possession Computer-Generated Images of Child Sexual Abuse
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A West Plains man who is a registered sex offender was sentenced in federal court July 16 for possessing hundreds of computer-generated images of child sexual abuse material.
Lead Defendant in Long Running Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Extradited to the US From Mexico
SELLS, Ariz. — A Mexican national was extradited to the United States to face charges related to drug trafficking, demonstrating the ongoing cooperation between the United States and Mexico to combat the influx of dangerous drugs into the United States.