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HSI Washington, D.C. Investigation Leads to Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme

WASHINGTON — Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to more than four years in federal prison each for their roles in a scheme to defraud Apple Inc. out of millions of dollars’ worth of iPhones, following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.

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MS-13 Gang Members Charged in Superseding Indictment for Crimes of Deadly Violence Following HSI New York, Multiagency Investigation

NEW YORK — An HSI New York investigation, conducted in coordination with several law enforcement partners, resulted in a 17-count superseding indictment charging seven members of MS-13 with racketeering and firearms offenses.

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Former New Jersey Family Caseworker Indicted on State Charges After Pleading Guilty to Federal Charges of Child Exploitation

TRENTON, N.J. — HSI Newark assisted the New Jersey State Police in garnering state charges against a former family case worker who pleaded guilty to federal charges in May.

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HSI Arrests 2 Men in Connection to Ongoing Elder Fraud Investigations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — HSI New England special agents and task force officers arrested two individuals who have been charged in ongoing federal, state and local law enforcement investigations into online scams targeting Rhode Island seniors.

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Maine Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Sexually Exploiting a Child, Possessing CSAM

PORTLAND, Maine — A Lewiston man was sentenced Oct. 1 in U.S. District Court in Portland for sexually exploiting a child and possessing child sexual abuse material after an investigation by HSI New England and the Maine State Police.

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HSI Investigation Leads to 20-Year Sentence for Maine Man Who Distributed Child Sexual Abuse Material

BANGOR, Maine — A Winterport man was sentenced Oct. 1 in U.S. District Court in Bangor for distributing child sexual abuse material after an investigation by HSI in New England and the Maine State Police.

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Third Gang Member Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence for Sex Trafficking Following HSI Houston-Led Investigation

HOUSTON — A third gang member has received a lengthy prison sentence for his role in a sex trafficking conspiracy involving 13 minor victims and one adult victim following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.

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HSI New York, Federal Partners Announce Charges Against 18 Defendants in Scheme to Manufacture, Distribute Millions of Deadly Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals Through Fake Online Pharmacies

NEW YORK — HSI and federal partners announced charges against 18 defendants Sept. 30 for their involvement in a scheme to advertise, sell, manufacture and ship millions of deadly pills disguised as legitimate pharmaceuticals.

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DHS Know2Protect and Snap Inc. Launch Innovative Virtual Resource to Educate Teens About Online Harms

WASHINGTON — The DHS Know2Protect campaign has collaborated with Snap Inc. to introduce the Know2Protect Snapchat Lens, an innovative virtual prevention tool aimed at helping teens identify and navigate online risks.

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Houston Man Convicted of Luring Minor for Sex Trafficking Following Joint Investigation

HOUSTON — A Houston man who lured a 16-year-old victim for sex trafficking has pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor following an investigation by HSI Houston and the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance.