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ERO El Paso removes Mexican fugitive wanted for murder in his home country
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) El Paso deportation officers removed an unlawfully present citizen of Mexico wanted for homicide in Colima, Mexico, on May 25.
4 Arizona swindlers sentenced for Paycheck Protection Program fraud after HSI Phoenix investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Four Arizona residents were sentenced June 8 to significant prison terms in connection with their schemes to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in Paycheck Protection Program loans, a federal loan initiative designed to help businesses pay their employees and meet expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HSI Washington, D.C. investigation lands 4 MS-13 gang members in prison for racketeering, violent crimes, drug distribution
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Four Northern Virginia MS-13 gang members received prison sentences for their parts in a racketeering conspiracy that included violent crimes and drug distribution.
ERO Boston arrests convicted Brazilian drug trafficker
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested a convicted Brazilian drug trafficker in Abington on June 8. The 22-year-old man is the subject of an active Interpol Red Notice and was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Minas Gerais, Brazil, in October 2022.
ERO Philadelphia removes confirmed MS-13 gang member wanted for murder to El Salvador
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
ERO Philadelphia removed Jose Benedicto Mojica Aldana to El Salvador on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Air Operations charter aircraft June 9. Mojica is a citizen of El Salvador and confirmed MS-13 gang member with a final order of removal who is wanted by law enforcement authorities in El Salvador for aggravated murder.
ERO Boston arrests Ecuadoran national charged with kidnapping, indecent assault of a child
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present Ecuadoran national June 7 in Brockton.
HSI Los Angeles’ Financial Crimes Task Force brings down California man for COVID relief fraud
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
A California man who fraudulently obtained almost $3 million in COVID-19 business loans and jobless benefits has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison, the Justice Department announced June 7.
Texas man sentenced to 19 years for distribution of child sexual abuse material after HSI San Antonio investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
A judge sentenced a San Antonio man June 7 to more than 19 years for distribution of child sexual abuse material following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with the assistance of the San Antonio Police Department, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) San Antonio.
ICE member finalist for recognition honoring outstanding public servants
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) team member was recently named as a finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals®, which honors exceptional public servants. Michael E. Camal, Senior Engagement Manager for the Blue Campaign and Blue Lightning Initiative under the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) is honored as a 2023 emerging leader.
ICE conducts removal flights June 16
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including to Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras as part of dozens of flights conducted each week throughout the hemisphere and around the world.
ICE conducts removal flights June 14
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras as part of dozens of flights conducted each week throughout the hemisphere and around the world.
ICE conducts removal flights June 13
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including to Guatemala, Honduras, and Pakistan as part of dozens of flights conducted each week throughout the hemisphere and around the world.
HSI Arizona joins law enforcement partners to disrupt networks facilitating fraud schemes
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Over the past three months, special agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) partnered with federal, state and local law enforcement officials operating in Arizona in a national campaign to disrupt networks used by foreign fraudsters who obtain proceeds through various schemes. The campaign addressed conduct by individuals sometimes referred to as “money mules” who serve fraudsters by receiving money from victims and forwarding proceeds to perpetrators, many of whom are based overseas.
2 men sentenced to prison in HSI Tucson smuggling and hostage case
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
On June 2, a judge sentenced a Mexican national to 18 years in prison for his involvement in human smuggling, hostage taking and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigated the case with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Marana Police Department.
9 indicted in Joint Task Force Alpha investigation after human smuggling organization takedown
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
An indictment against nine alleged human smugglers was unsealed June 5 following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Border Patrol assisted with the case.
Canovanas man indicted for producing child sexual abuse material and exploiting a minor
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
On May 31, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Christopher Joel Rabell-Pineiro, 25, of Canovanas, with production of child sexual abuse material and child exploitation. Authorities arrested Rabell-Pineiro on June 6.
HSI Nogales investigation sends firearms and ammunition smuggler to prison for 51 months
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
A federal judge sentenced Miguel Armando Castro, of Phoenix, to 51 months in prison followed by supervised release for attempting to smuggle firearms and ammunition into Mexico. The judge also ordered him to pay a $100 special assessment. Castro pleaded guilty to smuggling goods from the United States following a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) probe.
ICE conducts removal flights June 6
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including to the Dominican Republic and Guatemala as part of dozens of flights conducted each week throughout the hemisphere and around the world.
Virginia man sentenced to 10 years for distributing child sexual abuse material after HSI Washington, D.C. investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Washington, D.C. landed a Virginia man in federal prison for 10 years followed by 15 years of supervised release, for distribution of child sexual abuse material. Francisco Burgos Jr., 38, of Chantilly, Virginia, received the sentence May 17 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria.
HSI Eagle Pass arrests 2 trucking company employees for alleged wire fraud
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Two Eagle Pass women were arrested May 26 on a four-count indictment related to their alleged scheme to defraud and embezzle money from their employer, a Texas-based trucking company headquartered in Eagle Pass. The investigation is being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).