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Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
DHS Completes Construction, Commissioning of National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: MANHATTAN, KANSAS -The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has completed the construction and commissioning of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. NBAF is the first U.S. laboratory with biosafety level-4 containment, capable of housing large livestock animals; and...
TSA offers advice to air travelers departing Hawaiis airports this summer
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
Release: HONOLULU - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through security checkpoints at Hawaiis airports and at airports nationwide this summer, surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic volumes. With high passenger volumes, officials with TSA are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared for the air travel experience.
Achieving Equality Through Accessibility
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: We're thrilled to announce DHS Accessibility Day! DHS Accessibility Day will emphasize a human-centric approach to accessibility, which fits our theme of "Achieving Equality Through Accessibility."
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
Spring into Action - Volunteer Opportunities
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Warm weather is here and it’s time to spring into action. It’s a great time to get outside and volunteer in your community. There are many ways to help others and be outside to enjoy the spring weather.
DHS Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen Stopped Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Fentanyl, Led to 284 Arrests
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Last week, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies announced the results of Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen, surge efforts to curtail the flow of illicit fentanyl smuggled into the United States from Mexico, as the U.S. Department of Justice announced referrals for prosecution in cases stemming from the operations in Arizona and Southern California.
Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the 2023 International Counterterrorism Conference
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the International Counterterrorism Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
TSA prepared for summer travel season at Roanoke-Blacksburg and Lynchburg Regional Airports
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
Release: ROANOKE, Va.--The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for summer travel in and out of Roanoke-Blacksburg and Lynchburg Regional Airports.
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
DHS Improves Customer Experience by Simplifying Services Used by the Public
By Homeland Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it has reduced the total amount of time the public spends accessing DHS services by 20 million hours annually, a goal set by Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas in 2022 to build a more equitable and accessible experience for DHS...
TSA officers prevent Virginia man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Norfolk International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: NORFOLK, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Dumfries, Va., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight on Saturday, May 27. The 9mm gun was loaded with 15 bullets.
Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
By Homeland Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Retirement of U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul L. Ortiz
By Homeland Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the retirement of U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul L. Ortiz...
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
S&T’s Founding Scientists Return to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Ten months following the catastrophic 9/11 attacks, nine scientists and one support staff left their homes, families, and jobs to relocate to Washington, DC. Tapped by the White House through the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories for their scientific talent, their task was to help create the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and stand up its Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) in the Transition Planning Office (TPO).
DHS S&T Announces Track 2 of the Remote Identity Validation Tech Demo Challenge
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announces the launch of Track 2 of the Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD)
Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
By Homeland Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.