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.
HSI Chicago Investigation Lands 2 Chicago-Area Residents in Federal Prison for Conducting Online Inheritance and Romance Scams
CHICAGO — An undercover law enforcement investigation has resulted in federal prison sentences for two Nigerian nationals residing in the Chicago suburbs who conducted online inheritance scams and other fraud schemes following an HSI Chicago investigation.
South Dakota Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Lawrence L. Piersol has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of production of child pornography following an HSI Sioux Falls investigation.
Treasury Targets Cartel-Enabled Illegal Fishing Operations Following HSI RGV Investigation
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned five Mexican individuals Nov. 26 associated with the Gulf Cartel. The investigation is being conducted by HSI, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Alabama Man Indicted for Prostitution, Transporting Individual to Engage in Prostitution
TAMPA, Fla. — An Alabama man has been indicted for traveling from Massachusetts to Florida to engage in prostitution following an investigation by HSI Tampa.
Tampa Man Indicted for Attempting to Coerce, Entice Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man has been indicted with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity following an investigation by HSI Tampa.
HSI Investigation Leads to Seizure of $3.5 Million Dollars Stolen in Business Email Compromise Scam
HARTFORD, Conn – An HSI and Westport Police investigation has resulted in the seizure of approximately $3,507,191 in funds stolen through a business email compromise scam.
HSI Arrests California Man for Money Laundering Conspiracy
BOSTON — HSI special agents arrested a California man who has been charged in federal court in Boston in connection with a money laundering conspiracy.
Vermont Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Firearm and Drug Trafficking Case
Burlington, Vt. – A Rutland man was sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in firearm and drug trafficking.
Arkansas Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Traveling To Have Sex With a Minor
Rutland, Vt. – An Arkansas man was sentenced to over 6 years in prison for traveling to Vermont to have sex with a child.
Arrest of Tennessee Resident After Driving to New York for Sexual Abuse of Minor
ALBANY, N.Y. –Special Agent in Charge Erin Keegan, of HSI Buffalo, and United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman, of the Northern District of New York, announced that Donald Jenkins was arrested Nov. 19 and charged with traveling across state lines with intent to engage in sexual conduct with a minor.