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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.
South Dakota Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Receipt of Child Sexual Abuse Material
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota announced May 21 the sentencing of a Rapid City man convicted of receipt of child sexual abuse material.
South Dakota Man Sentenced 20 Years for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The U.S. attorney for the District of South Dakota announced May 8 the sentencing of a Sioux Falls man convicted of possession of child sexual abuse material.
60 Members of Violent Gang Charged With Drug Trafficking, Firearms Violations in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Sixty gang members from the municipality of Ponce were indicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, possession and distribution of controlled substances, and firearms violations.
Tampa Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit COVID-Related Unemployment Insurance Fraud, Identity Theft
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced for conspiracy to commit COVID-related wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and a substantive count of aggravated identity theft following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.
Russian Citizen Charged With Fraud, Selling Access to Victim Computer Networks Following HSI Investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — A Russian citizen was indicted for working as an “access broker” and selling unauthorized access to computer networks, including a victim company in New Jersey, following an HSI and federal partner investigation.
Woman Indicted for $3.28M Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme Following HSI Investigation
NEW YORK — A joint investigation has resulted in charges against a 50-year-old woman for her alleged scheme to submit fraudulent applications for loans under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Tennessee Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Federal Prison on Child Exploitation Charges
NASHVILLE — An HSI Nashville investigation has led to the sentencing of a Tennessee man to more than 17 years in federal prison for the production, transportation and distribution of child sexual assault material.
HSI Investigation Leads to Repatriation of Rare 16th Century Book to Kingdom of Spain
WASHINGTON — On May 22, HSI Executive Associate Director Katrina W. Berger and Spanish Ambassador Moreno Bau announced the repatriation of a part of the Spanish Bibliographic Heritage to the Kingdom of Spain.
Ringleader, Company Insider Plead Guilty to Defrauding Biochemical Company, Diverting Products to China Using False Documents
WASHINGTON — A joint investigation has led to the guilty plea of a ringleader and a company insider for defrauding a biochemical company and falsifying exportation documentation to divert products to China.
Former Caseworker Pleads Guilty to Possession, Transportation of Child Sexual Abuse Material Following HSI Investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — A former caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services’ Division of Child Protection and Permanency pleaded guilty for possessing and transporting child sexual abuse material.