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.
Mexican Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Holding Hostages Following HSI Laredo, Partner Investigation
LAREDO, Texas — A Mexican citizen was sentenced for holding multiple men against their will and demanding ransom following a HSI, U.S. Border Patrol and Webb County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office investigation.
6 Sentenced for Roles in $20M COVID-19 Relief Fraud Ring
HOUSTON — Six more people were sentenced Feb. 12 for their roles in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain more than $20 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans that were guaranteed by the SBA under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
Missouri Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Receiving Child Sexual Abuse Material
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Charleston and the West Virginia State Police resulted in a Missouri man receiving a 10-year prison sentence for a child sexual abuse material crime.
HSI Phoenix Sends Human-Smuggling Driver to Prison
PHOENIX — A Phoenix area man was sentenced Jan. 28 to 24 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release for his involvement in human smuggling. HSI investigated the case.
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Videos of Young Sexually Abused Children Online
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An NEFL INTERCEPT investigation has led to a Florida man’s guilty plea for distributing child sexual abuse material using the internet.
HSI Baltimore-Led Operation Dismantles Maryland Financial Fraud Scheme Network
BALTIMORE — An investigation spearheaded by HSI Baltimore’s Mid-Atlantic El Dorado Task Force in conjunction with the EPA’s OIG and IRS Criminal Investigation resulted in a statewide operation to break up an alleged Maryland-based financial fraud network.
HSI San Antonio, Federal Partner Investigation Results in Prison Sentence for Longtime Human Smuggling Organizer
SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man was sentenced to more than 8 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to transport undocumented noncitizens following an investigation conducted by HSI and Joint Task Force Alpha.
Member of Criminal Organization Pleads Guilty to Deadly Kidnapping in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man who served as a soldier in a transnational criminal organization pleaded guilty to kidnapping resulting in death following an investigation by HSI.
HSI Baltimore Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea for 20-Year Fugitive for Conspiring To Export Defense Equipment to Iran
Defendant evaded prosecution for 20 years - until his 2023 arrest in Rome.
Francisco B. Burrola Selected as HSI Arizona Special Agent in Charge
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Francisco “Frank” B. Burrola was recently selected as the special agent in charge (SAC) of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Arizona.