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.
Indian National Admits Defrauding Telephone Providers, Insurance Companies of Millions Following Joint Investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — An Indian national admitted his role in a conspiracy to defraud various telephone providers and insurance companies of millions of dollars by using stolen or fake identities to submit fraudulent claims for replacement devices.
Forty-Seven Defendants Charged in HSI-led Drug Trafficking Investigation Linked to Sinaloa Cartel
EL CENTRO – Fourteen indictments were unsealed in federal court today charging 47 alleged members of an Imperial Valley-based, Sinaloa Cartel-linked fentanyl-and-methamphetamine distribution network with drug trafficking, firearms and money laundering offenses.
Florida Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Distributing Videos of Young Children Being Sexually Abused
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Clay County man has been sentenced for distributing child sexual abuse materials using the internet following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.
California Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material After HSI Los Angeles Investigation
LOS ANGELES — A Southern California man pleaded guilty June 3 to federal criminal charges for knowingly distributing, receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material from his home.
Newly Appointed Leader of HSI Charlotte Reports to Duty to Safeguard and Uphold Public Safety
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cardell T. Morant reported to duty as the new special agent in charge of HSI Charlotte.
Vermont Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug and Gun Offenses After HSI Investigation
RUTLAND, Vt. — A Vermont man was sentenced to five years in prison following an HSI drug trafficking investigation.
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Coercing At Least 3 Minors Following HSI Investigation
BOSTON — A Brockton man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for coercing three minors to produce child sexual abuse material after an investigation by HSI New England uncovered his use of a false persona online.
Texas Man Faces 10 Years to Life for Online Sexual Exploitation of Maine Child After HSI Investigation
PORTLAND, Maine — A Texas man pleaded guilty May 30 in U.S. District Court in Portland to coercing and enticing a minor following an investigation by HSI New England.
Connecticut Man Charged With Child Exploitation Offenses Following HSI Investigation
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hernan Ayala, 32, of Manchester, was charged with child exploitation offenses following an HSI New England investigation.
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Alleged $12.3 Million Fraud Involving Return of Counterfeit iPhones, Other Devices
LOS ANGELES — Five Chinese nationals were arraigned May 31 after their arrest by HSI Los Angeles and the U.S. Secret Service on federal charges alleging they operated a large-scale, trans-Pacific counterfeit device scheme.