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.
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.
Serial Rapist Sentenced to 99 Years for Sexual Assault Following Investigation by HSI Houston, State and Local Partners
HOUSTON — A serial rapist who was convicted of aggravated sexual assault for raping a woman at knifepoint 11 years ago has been sentenced to return to prison for 99 years for raping a woman at gunpoint in 2021.
HSI Seattle Participates in Repatriation Ceremony, Returning Artifacts to Mexico
SEATTLE — On June 5, HSI Seattle and the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle gathered for a ceremony marking the repatriation of ancient artifacts, estimated to be thousands of years old, to Mexico.
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 25 Years Following Federal Human Trafficking Investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey man was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for coercing and inducing women to travel for the purpose of engaging in prostitution following an investigation led by HSI Newark and FBI Newark.
Californian Pleads Guilty to Producing Photo Depicting Him Sexually Abusing a Child
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A multistate investigation has led to the guilty plea of a California man accused of producing a photo of him sexually abusing a child.