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.
Traveling Carnival Owner Charged With Multiple Crimes Tied to Alleged Labor Exploitation
HOUSTON — The owner of a traveling carnival business was charged May 7 with multiple crimes tied to an alleged labor exploitation scheme following an investigation by HSI and federal partners.
HSI San Juan Joins International Operation Against Sexual Exploitation
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — HSI San Juan and the Puerto Rico Crimes Against Children Task Force joined an international action to combat the sexual exploitation of boys, girls and adolescents.
Flight Attendants Charged With Smuggling Drug Money Into Dominican Republic
NEW YORK — A joint investigation resulted in the arrests of four flight attendants for smuggling narcotics trafficking proceeds on commercial flights.
HSI International Operations Announces Graduation of Newly Established TCIU Peru
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 3, HSI and the government of Peru graduated the Transnational Criminal Investigative Unit Peru in a formal ceremony held at the Guardian Center in Perry, Georgia, officially establishing the unit in Peru.
Former Teacher’s Aide Receives More Than 15 Years in Prison for Enticing Minors
LEXINGTON, Ky. — An HSI Lexington investigation has led to the sentencing of a former teacher’s aide for using the internet to attempt to entice a minor to engage in sexual conduct.
Rhode Island Man Sentenced for Scamming Seniors Following HSI Investigation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence man described in court documents as having played a key role in a “grandparent scheme” was sentenced on May 3 following an HSI New England investigation.
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 10 years for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material and Unregistered Firearm
BOSTON — A Sandisfield man was sentenced May 4 for possession of child sexual abuse material and an unregistered firearm following an HSI New England investigation.
Mexican, Honduran Nationals Indicted for Aggravated Identity Theft
TAMPA, Fla. — An HSI Tampa investigation led to the indictments of two foreign nationals for aggravated identity theft, misuse of Social Security numbers, and making false statements regarding citizenship with the intent to engage unlawfully in employment.
California Man Arrested on Federal Complaint After Search Yields More Than 60 Firearms
LOS ANGELES — A California man was arrested May 6 on a criminal complaint alleging he illegally possessed dozens of firearms at his home.
Leader of Scheme to Traffic in Fraudulent Networking Equipment Sentenced
TRENTON, N.J. — A Florida resident and dual citizen of the United States and Turkey was sentenced May 1 for running an operation to traffic in fraudulent and counterfeit Cisco networking equipment.