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Human Smuggler With Ties to Criminal Organization Responsible for Smuggling Over 50,000 Noncitizens Into US Sentenced

VICTORIA, Texas — A Mexican national with ties to a human smuggling organization responsible for smuggling more than 50,000 noncitizens into the United States was sentenced Nov. 4 to 42 months in federal prison for conspiring to smuggle noncitizens into the country.

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HSI Investigation Leads to 50-Year Sentence for Maine Registered Sex Offender for Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenses

BANGOR, Maine — A West Gardiner man was sentenced Nov. 5 after an investigation by HSI and the Maine State Police led to charges for transporting, receiving, distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, as well as failing to register as a sex offender.

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2 Men Face Federal Charges in Rhode Island for Grandparent Scams That Targeted Elderly Victims Across Multiple States

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two men were charged in federal court Nov. 1 for their alleged roles as couriers in grandparent scams that targeted seniors in multiple states including Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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HSI Seattle Operation Leads to 12 Indictments in Connection With Violent Drug Trafficking Organization

SEATTLE — A coordinated law enforcement operation led by HSI Seattle Oct. 31 resulted in eleven arrests of members of a drug trafficking ring which set up shop in the University District of Seattle.

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HSI and Partners Announce Return of $1.8 Million Stolen During Business Email Compromise Scam

MANCHESTER, N.H. — HSI and the Londonderry Police Department announced that approximately $1.8 million in stolen funds have successfully been recovered and returned after a business email compromise illegally diverted the fund to Chinese bank accounts controlled by the thieves.

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2 National MS-13 Gang Leaders, Other MS-13 Members and Associates Indicted for Local Murders

NEW YORK — A 49-count superseding indictment filed on Nov. 4 includes new charges relating to murders allegedly ordered and committed by national leaders, members and associates of the violent transnational criminal organization La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13.

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Human Smuggling Organizer Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Human Smuggling and Money Laundering

DEL RIO, Texas — The leader of a human smuggling organization was sentenced in a federal court to 30 years for human smuggling and money following an investigation conducted by HSI and law enforcement partners.

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Cartel Del Noreste Members Sent to Prison for Roles in Cartel-Linked Human Smuggling Scheme

LAREDO, Texas — Two high ranking cartel members were sentenced to prison for their roles in an extensive human smuggling conspiracy involving Cartel del Noreste following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.

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HSI Newark Investigation Nets Conviction of New Jersey Man for Stealing COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits

TRENTON N.J. — An investigation by HSI led to the conviction of a New Jersey man for conspiring to illegally obtain over $570,000 in COVID-19 unemployment benefits.

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HSI Newark Investigation Garners Sentence for New Jersey Doctor for Harboring Undocumented Indian Workers

TRENTON, N.J. — An investigation led by HSI Newark resulted in the sentencing of a New Jersey woman for harboring two undocumented women from India and for failing to pay taxes on their wages.