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.
Maryland Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Conspiracy to Commit Visa and Marriage Fraud
BALTIMORE — A joint investigation resulted in a Maryland man receiving an 18-month federal prison sentence for conspiracy to commit visa and marriage fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Elderly US Victims
TUCSON, Ariz. — A sixth Nigerian national pleaded guilty May 2 to operating a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded elderly and vulnerable consumers across the United States.
9 Charged for Roles in Drug Trafficking Operation
NEWARK, N.J. — Nine people were charged for their roles in a drug trafficking organization following a joint investigation conducted by HSI Newark in coordination with local law enforcement partners.
Maryland Man Sentenced for Traveling to Florida for Sexual Activity With Child
ORLANDO, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation has a Maryland man being sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for using the internet and a cellphone while traveling to Florida to attempt to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Oklahoma Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenses
TULSA, Okla. — An Owasso man was sentenced for federal child sexual abuse material crimes following an investigation by the HSI led- Tornado Alley Child Exploitation Trafficking Task Force.
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Animal Torture Videos
NORFOLK, Va. — An HSI Norfolk investigation led to a Virginia man pleading guilty to conspiracy to create and distribute animal crushing videos.
Convicted Sex Offender Indicted for Attempting to Entice Minor
ORLANDO, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation has led to the indictment of a Florida man for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity and committing a felony offense involving a minor when required to register as a sex offender.
Kentucky Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Advertising Child Exploitation Material
BOSTON — A Kentucky man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for advertising child sexual abuse material on the dark web.
Human Smuggling Ringleader Sentenced Following HSI Rio Grande Valley Investigation
McALLEN, Texas — The leader of a human smuggling organization and five others were sentenced April 30 for conspiring to smuggle noncitizens following an investigation conducted by HSI with assistance from the U.S. Border Patrol.
Tennessee Man Sentenced to Over 23 Years for Meth, Firearm Convictions
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – An HSI Nashville investigation has led to the sentencing of a Tennessee man for conspiracy to distribute and possession of methamphetamine and firearm possession while in the act of trafficking narcotics.