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.
2 Indicted for Selling Illegal Elephant Ivory Following HSI New York Investigation
NEW YORK — A joint HSI New York investigation has resulted in the indictments of Yincheng Wu, Grace Hu and Merces Gallery LLC for illegally selling thousands of dollars’ worth of illegal elephant ivory through online auctions.
Contractor, Trade School Among 6 Businesses Joining HSI IMAGE Program to Ensure Compliant Hiring Practices
EL PASO, Texas — Six area businesses joined HSI’s IMAGE, or Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers program and another renewed its agreement June 17.
Former High School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Attempted Enticement of a Minor
SAN DIEGO — A former high school science teacher at University City High School pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a minor in federal court June 13, admitting that when he was still a teacher, he sought commercial sex with a 16-year-old girl.
Dark Web Marketplace Owners Charged With Facilitating $430M in Illegal Goods Sales
CHICAGO — An HSI New York investigation, in coordination with law enforcement partners, has resulted in charges against two men for allegedly operating Empire Market, a dark web marketplace.
Maine Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
BANGOR, Maine — A Westbrook man was sentenced on June 11 in U.S. District Court in Bangor for possessing child sexual abuse material after HSI found he received it through the Telegram app.
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug and Gun Crimes Following HSI New England Investigation
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Springfield, Massachusetts, man was sentenced to five years in prison for drug trafficking and arranging for the straw purchase of a gun following an investigation by HSI New England special agents.
Founder/CEO and Clinical President of Digital Health Company Arrested for $100M Adderall Distribution, Health Care Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK — The founder and CEO of a California-based digital health company and its clinical president were arrested in connection with their alleged participation in a health care fraud scheme.
New York Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl Following HSI Newark Investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — An HSI Newark investigation has resulted in the sentencing of a New York man to time served — 25 months — for distribution and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl.
Postal Employee Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Checks from Mail Following HSI New York Investigation
NEW YORK — Dendrick Emery, 42, of Brooklyn, was arrested June 5 for allegedly stealing checks from the mail following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.
HSI and Partners Announce Rewards for Leaders of Clan Del Golfo
WASHINGTON – HSI and law enforcement partners announce the expansion of efforts to combat human smuggling, and up to $8 million in rewards for information leading to the arrests, convictions or financial disruption of any key leader of Clan del Golfo.