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Missouri sex offender indicted for sexual exploitation of a child following HSI, partner investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
A federal grand jury indicted a Bolivar man June 27 on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a child following a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and law enforcement partner investigation.
HSI San Diego case results in 12-year sentence for Chula Vista man for attempted child sex trafficking
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
Keenon Green, who used social media to try to recruit someone he believed was a 16-year-old female into prostitution, was sentenced in federal court to 144 months in prison on June 14. This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force and the San Diego Sheriff’s Department.
ERO New York City removes foreign fugitive wanted in Ecuador for aggravated robbery
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New York City removed an unlawfully present Ecuadorian citizen from the United States to his home country June 22.
4 arrested for 2022 tractor-trailer smuggling incident that resulted in 53 deaths
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
Four Mexican nationals were arrested yesterday in Houston, Marshall and San Antonio, Texas, for their alleged roles in a tractor-trailer smuggling incident that resulted in 53 deceased and 11 injured undocumented individuals on June 27, 2022. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is investigating the case with valuable assistance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection; U.S. Border Patrol; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations; the FBI; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office; the San Antonio Fire Department; the San Antonio Police Department; the Marshall Police Department; and the Palestine Police Department.
ERO Boston removes convicted Brazilian drug trafficker
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston removed a wanted foreign fugitive to Brazil on June 23. Daniel Domingos, 26, is wanted in Brazil for drug trafficking.
Nigerian national sentenced to 82 months for defrauding elderly US victims
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
A Nigerian national, who was previously extradited to the United States from the United Kingdom, was sentenced to 82 months in prison June 21 for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) investigated the case.
HSI, partner probe lands unlawfully present child predator in federal prison
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
Alfredo Velazquez-Hernandez, an unlawfully present citizen of Mexico, was sentenced by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri’s Southern Division to 36 months in the Federal Bureau of Prisons followed by three years of supervised release for one count of transfer of obscene material to a minor following a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Springfield, joint law enforcement partner investigation.
HSI, partner probe lands unlawfully present child predator in federal prison
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York Special Agent in Charge Ivan J. Arvelo and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams announced June 22 that the United States filed and settled a civil forfeiture action against $12 million derived from the sale of stolen Southeast Asian antiquities by indicted antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford.
ERO Chicago arrests unlawfully present man wanted for murder in Mexico
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Chicago arrested an unlawfully present fugitive wanted for murder in Mexico on June 8.
Nicaraguan national passes away in ICE custody
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
A Nicaraguan national in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) passed away at the La Salle General Hospital, Jena, Louisiana, June 23. The preliminary cause of death was reported by hospital medical officials to be cardiac arrest.
HSI Sells, partner investigation results in human smuggler’s extradition from Honduras
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
On June 22, authorities extradited a Honduran national from Honduras to the United States to face charges related to human smuggling and money laundering. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigated the case with help from U.S. Border Patrol and numerous state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the country. The U.S. Marshals Service assisted with the extradition.
HSI San Juan makes significant seizures and arrests in Cabo Rojo and Barceloneta
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
In just two days, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Juan interdicted 434 kilograms of cocaine across Puerto Rico in conjunction with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Office (AMO) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Local businesses partner with HSI IMAGE program to strengthen hiring practices
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
Two El Paso businesses joined Homeland Security Investigations’ (HSI) IMAGE program, which helps employers strengthen their hiring practices and reduce unauthorized employment on June 23. On the same day, two other businesses renewed their memberships.
ERO Boston arrests Irish citizen wanted on passport fraud, theft charges in Ireland
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present Irish citizen June 13 in Billerica. He is identified as a member of a transnational criminal organization and is wanted for passport fraud, theft and multiple motor vehicle offenses by authorities in the Republic of Ireland.
HSI El Paso spearheads tri-state human smuggling operation resulting in 10 indictments, 7 arrests
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) El Paso, in a collaborative effort with multiple law enforcement partners spanning three states, spearheaded an investigation resulting in 10 indictments and seven arrests on June 14.
Maine man pleads guilty to multiple child exploitation offenses following HSI investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 30, 2023
A Maine man pleaded guilty June 28 to sexual exploitation of children and distribution of a video depicting the sexual abuse of children following an international investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New England.
Millionaire seizure of cocaine in Punta Salinas, Toa Baja
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 30, 2023
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Juan special agents assigned to the Caribbean Corridor Strike Force, working in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations (AMO) San Juan Marine Unit, and the Puerto Rico Police Bureau seized approximately 328.9 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $4.9 million.
Nicaraguan national passes away in ICE custody
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - A Nicaraguan national in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) passed away at the La Salle General Hospital, Jena, Louisiana, June 23. The preliminary cause of death was reported by hospital medical officials to be cardiac arrest.
Federal agents, National Hellenic Museum conduct largest repatriation of ancient coins to Greece in recent HSI history
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Chicago, alongside distinguished representatives from Greece and the National Hellenic Museum, conducted a repatriation ceremony on June 16 to return to Greece the largest number of stolen ancient coins seized by U.S. law enforcement officials in recent HSI history. The artifacts included 51 ancient Greek coins that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepted via four separate examinations of merchandise entering the United States.
HSI represents US at inaugural International Cybercrime Offender Prevention Conference
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) participated in the inaugural International Cybercrime Offender Prevention (InterCOP) Conference on June 14 and 15, 2023, which focused on international cybercrime offender prevention cooperation.