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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

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HSI New England Child Exploitation Investigations Yield Results in Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. — Three recent investigations into the sexual abuse and exploitation of children led by HSI New England have resulted in significant actions in Connecticut.

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Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining PPP Loan During Pandemic

BANGOR, Maine — Shahied Golden, 29, of Lewiston, pleaded guilty Sept. 27 in U.S. District Court in Bangor after an HSI probe into a fraudulent application for a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program.

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Lead Defendant in HSI Investigation of High-End Brothel Network Pleads Guilty

BOSTON — Han Lee, 42, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to persuade, induce, entice and coerce individuals to travel in interstate or foreign commerce to engage in prostitution; and one count of money laundering conspiracy.

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Man Sentenced to 151 Months’ Imprisonment for Distributing CSAM Following HSI New York Investigation

NEW YORK — Christian Brazoban, 26, received a 151-month prison sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material to three minor victims following an investigation by HSI New York.

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HSI New York Investigation Lands Long Island Drug Dealer 17 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

NEW YORK — A Central Islip, New York, man received a 17-year prison sentence Sept. 24 for distributing fentanyl following an investigation by HSI New York.

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Individual Sentenced to Over 19 years in Prison for Child Exploitation and Drug Trafficking

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Bryan Xavier Pérez Hernández was sentenced to 19 years and seven months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for production of child exploitation material and drug trafficking charges.

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HSI Laredo, Federal Partner Announce Conviction of South Texas Man for Sexual Exploitation of a Pregnant Minor

LAREDO, Texas — A South Texas man pleaded guilty to production of child pornography following an investigation conducted by HSI with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Border Patrol and private companies.

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Joint Investigation Results in 10-Year Sentence for South Texas Man Who Coerced, Enticed Minor

DEL RIO, Texas — A South Texas man was sentenced 10 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor.

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New Jersey Man Admits Receipt of Child Sexual Abuse Material Following HSI Newark Investigation

CAMDEN, N.J. — An investigation conducted by HSI Newark led to a New Jersey man admitting to receiving child sexual abuse material over an online network.

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New Jersey Man Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine After HSI Newark Investigation

CAMDEN, N.J. — A Sussex County man received a 146-month prison sentence for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization following an investigation by HSI Newark.