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HSI Washington, D.C. investigation lands Virginia man in federal prison for 19 years for child pornography charges
An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Washington, D.C. resulted in a 19-year federal prison sentence, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for Chad Michael Lehofer, 37, of Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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Unlawfully present Mexican national sentenced to over 12 years for drug trafficking after HSI Kansas City probe
Acting Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City Taekuk Cho and U.S. Attorney Steven Russell announced that Bartolo Roman-Tapia, 23, of Mexico, was sentenced on April 19, 2023, in federal court in Omaha for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine following an HSI probe.
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ERO Boston arrests Brazilian citizen facing firearms charges
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present Brazilian national in Holbrook on April 4.
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Tucson man sentenced to 10 years for human smuggling after HSI Sells investigation
On April 6, a judge sentenced a Southern Arizona man to 120 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in human smuggling.
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Former Venezuelan national treasurer and husband sentenced in money laundering, international bribery scheme
The former National Treasurer of Venezuela and her husband were each sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for their roles in a multibillion-dollar bribery and money laundering scheme.
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ERO Baltimore apprehends 2 Salvadoran citizens convicted of sex offenses in Maryland
A recent Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Baltimore operation apprehended two unlawfully present noncitizens who were convicted of sex offenses in Maryland. Deportation officers arrested the individuals, both citizens of El Salvador, on April 4 in Montgomery County.
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California man indicted for importing methamphetamine from Mexico following HSI Yuma case
A federal grand jury indicted a California man last week for importation of methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), assisted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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ERO Boston arrests Colombian citizen charged with rape in East Boston
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present citizen of Colombia charged with felony rape in East Boston on April 4.
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ERO Boston removes fugitive wanted for attempted murder in Brazil
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston removed an unlawfully present foreign fugitive wanted for attempted murder in Brazil April 14. Officials flew Eduardo Rocha Dos Santos, 41, a citizen of Brazil, from Massachusetts to Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where he was turned over to the proper authorities.
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Texas security guard detained for attempted human smuggling following HSI, federal partner investigation
A South Texas man was ordered to remain in custody for his role in attempting to smuggle a noncitizen woman following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with assistance from the U.S. Border Patrol in McAllen and the Federal Air Marshal Service.
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HSI Houston teams up with federal partners to host cybersecurity training for Texas Medical Center
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston, in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Texas, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and FBI Houston hosted cybersecurity training for leaders from the Texas Medical Center April 13 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston.
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CBP at JFK Arrests First Fentanyl Smuggler
CBP at JFK Arrests First Fentanyl Smuggler
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HSI investigation results in actions against international diamond/art organization for money laundering with ties to Hizballah
HSI investigation results in actions against international diamond/art organization for money laundering with ties to Hizballah
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Foreign fugitive wanted for arms trafficking removed to Nicaragua
Foreign fugitive wanted for arms trafficking removed to Nicaragua
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ERO Boston arrests unlawfully present Chinese national convicted of conspiracy to commit securities fraud
ERO Boston arrests unlawfully present Chinese national convicted of conspiracy to commit securities fraud
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ERO St. Paul removes foreign fugitive wanted in Guatemala for possessing an illegal firearm
ERO St. Paul removes foreign fugitive wanted in Guatemala for possessing an illegal firearm
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ERO Boston arrests unlawfully present man wanted for murder in Dominican Republic
ERO Boston arrests unlawfully present man wanted for murder in Dominican Republic
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ERO St. Paul removes foreign fugitive wanted in Honduras for murder
ERO St. Paul removes foreign fugitive wanted in Honduras for murder
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Mexican man sentenced for smuggling over 8 kilos of narcotics in candy box following HSI, federal partner investigation
Mexican man sentenced for smuggling over 8 kilos of narcotics in candy box following HSI, federal partner investigation
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3 Romanians plead guilty to fraud in St. Louis following HSI, APD investigation
3 Romanians plead guilty to fraud in St. Louis following HSI, APD investigation