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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.
FEMA’s Personal Property Assistance Available in Guam Following Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Did your personal property get damaged or destroyed because of Typhoon Mawar? If so, FEMA may be able to lend you a hand to repair or replace it.
Sullivan County Woman Arrested For Multimillion-Dollar Money Laundering And Bank Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Patrick J. Freaney, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the United States Secret Service (USSS), announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging TETIANA BERRIORS with conspiring to commit ...
FEMA May Contact Survivors by Phone or Text
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss.- FEMA is reaching out to survivors of the March 24-25 tornadoes who have applied for disaster assistance. Applicants may receive a call or text message from a number they don’t recognize.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Markers 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA-Essence Festival Fireworks Display on June 16
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Lexington County Man Sentenced to 23 Years on Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C - Christopher Michael Alexander, 32, of Gilbert, South Carolina, was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity, to be followed by a lifetime of supervision and registration as a sex offender.
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.
Peters Bipartisan Bills to Help Address Cybersecurity Threats Advance in Senate
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Three bipartisan bills authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to help address persistent and evolving cybersecurity threats have advanced in the Senate. The bills will strengthen American cybersecurity partnerships with international partners and allies, increase outreach to communities...
Safety Zone; Glorietta Bay, Coronado, CA discussed on June 16 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Special Local Regulation; Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, CA discussed on June 16 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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 17, 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 17, 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.
“HONORING COAST GUARD COMMANDER KIMBERLY YOUNG-McLEAR” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on June 12
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
“HONORING COAST GUARD COMMANDER KIMBERLY YOUNG-McLEAR“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E544-E545 on June 12
Operation Angel Leads to Fifth Federal Indictment for Sexual Exploitation of Children
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 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 ...
Support for FY24 Appropriations Bills Pours In
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved.
Russian Nationals Charged With Hacking One Cryptocurrency Exchange And Illicitly Operating Another
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Charges Brought by the Southern District of New York, the Northern District of California, and the Department of Justices Criminal Division