News from June 2023
Russian Nationals Charged With Hacking One Cryptocurrency Exchange And Illicitly Operating Another
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Charges Brought by the Southern District of New York, the Northern District of California, and the Department of Justices Criminal Division
Operation Angel Leads to Fifth Federal Indictment for Sexual Exploitation of Children
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Louisville, KY Earlier this year, several law enforcement agencies worked together in an undercover operation designed to identify individuals seeking to sexually exploit minors. That effort, called Operation Angel, resulted in the arrest of four individuals,Justin Aubrey,26,Steven Earnest, 35,Kevin ...
Week ending May 27: Homeland Security Department publishes 19 notices
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
There were 19 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending May 27, according to the Federal Register.
Dozens sentenced for their roles in Atlanta-based fraud and money laundering operation that stole over $30 million from individuals and companies
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA More than three dozen individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a large-scale fraud and money laundering operation that targeted individuals, corporations, and financial institutions throughout the United States. The defendants used business email compromise schemes, romance fraud scams, and retirement account scams, among other frauds, to steal more than $30 million from numerous victims.
Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For Using Skimming Devices On Gas Pumps In Nevada And Southern California
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS A Las Vegas man was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 56 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a large gas pump skimming fraud scheme in Nevada and Southern California.
Understanding your FEMA Letter
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Residents of Guam who applied for assistance from FEMA will receive a letter in the mail or via email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond.
Five Charged in Theft of California Benefits for Low Income Families
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: SAN DIEGO Five men were arrested and charged in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars in public-assistance benefits from low-income families that need the funds to pay for food, housing and other necessities.
Approximately 2,100 non-compliant Coast Guard iOS mobile devices lose connectivity on June 30
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
If you use a Coast Guard iPhone or iPad, make sure its enrolled in the enterprise mobile device management (MDM) solution by June 30, or your cellular service will be disconnected.
New system to help improve customer service
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Standing in line at the amusement park, you pass a sign that reads: “30 minutes from this point.” Now aware of the expectation, you know that in 30 minutes your stomach will be in your throat. You are an informed customer
It's hurricane season. Are you ready?
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
As the hurricane season begins on Jun. 1, MyCG has assembled some tips and resources to help you and your family prepare for any hurricanes that may come your way. Become familiar with www.ready.gov and Center for Disease Control’s hurricane guide. Both sites offer preparedness tips as well as how to weather the storm, and what to do upon returning home if you are evacuated.
AANHPI Heritage Month Spotlight — Anthony Lewandowski
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and today we are talking with Mr. Anthony Lewandowski, Resident Agent-in-Charge of the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) in Chicago, Illinois. We asked Lewandowski to reflect on his own personal history and heritage, and what it means to him to be a part of the Coast Guard workforce.
The Long Blue Line: Lifesaving Station Galveston washed away in deadly 1900 hurricane
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Station was totally destroyed, all property and effects belonging to station lost, except boats, but their whereabouts are unknown except that of lifeboat, which was saved but is badly stoved and is lying about a mile and a half back from the beach at Texas City. Keeper’s watch stopped at 7:30 o’clock p.m., and he was wet some considerable time before that
Cyber Mission Specialist “group lateral” Phase 2 applications due June 15
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
The Coast Guard’s newest rating — Cyber Mission Specialist (CMS) — is quickly approaching full implementation, and the service is working to identify experts currently serving in other roles who can be brought into the fold.
CBP Seizes Cocaine Worth $4.1 Million from Container Arriving in San Juan
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 389 pounds (177 Kilograms) of cocaine found inside a container on board the ship M/V Lyktos arriving to Pier 15 stemming from the Dominican Republic Tuesday. The estimated street value of the seized contraband is $4.1 million.
CBP Finds Fungi on Flower Stems
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists working at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, recently discovered an invasive fungus in a cargo shipment of Pacaya that required the importer to take immediate action upon notification as the shipment would not be allowed to enter the U.S.
Four Migrants to be Prosecuted for Resisting Federal Officers in Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) presented a criminal complaint today against four migrants, three from the Dominican Republic and one from Haiti, for conduct before U.S. Coast Guard personnel after intercepting a vessel approximately 17 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
U.S. Border Patrol urges migrants to not endanger their lives by swimming across U.S./Mexico maritime boundary line
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents assigned to the Imperial Beach Station continue to see migrants illegally enter the United States by swimming through the Pacific Ocean.
CBP Seizes Cocaine Worth $4.1 Million from Container Arriving in San Juan
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 389 pounds (177 Kilograms) of cocaine found inside a container on board the ship M/V Lyktos arriving to Pier 15 stemming from the Dominican Republic Tuesday. The estimated street value of the seized contraband is $4.1 million.
CBP to align Hours of Operations at the East Richford Port of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be reducing the hours of operations for the East Richford, Vermont Port of Entry (POE) from its current operating hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to align with the Glen Sutton Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) POE operating hours. CBP will continue operating two additional 24-hour POEs within 12 miles of East Richford, ensuring minimal impact on local traffic.
Border Patrol arrests Mexican national wanted for murder
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol Agents from El Paso Sector apprehended a Mexican national with an outstanding warrant for murder on Wednesday.