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We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Relations (OPA). Reporters and journalists can contact us about HSI activities, operations, or policies at (202) 732-4646 or email HSImedia@hsi.dhs.gov.
New Jersey Man Sentenced for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material, Committing Naturalization Fraud Following HSI Newark Investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — An investigation led by HSI Newark resulted in a New Jersey man being sentenced May 22 to 121 months in prison for possessing images of child sexual abuse material and committing naturalization fraud.
HSI Norfolk Investigation Leads to Former Virginia Scout Leader Pleading Guilty to Receiving Child Sexual Abuse Material
NORFOLK, Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Norfolk and law enforcement partners led to a former assistant scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America pleading guilty to receiving images of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Aguadilla Man Indicted and Arrested for Child Exploitation
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging Aaron Scott Byrns, 46, of Aguadilla, with child exploitation.
Ukrainian National Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charge Stemming From Attempt to Export Dual-Use High Precision Jig Grinder
NEW HAVEN, C.T. — On May 23, Stanislav Romanyuk, 39, a citizen of Ukraine last residing in Estonia, pleaded guilty in federal court to a money laundering charge stemming from his role in a scheme to violate U.S. export laws and regulations.
South Dakota Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Receipt of Child Sexual Abuse Material
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The U.S. attorney for the District of South Dakota announced May 17 the sentencing of a New Underwood man convicted of receipt of child sexual abuse material.
South Dakota Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Receipt of Child Sexual Abuse Material
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota announced May 21 the sentencing of a Rapid City man convicted of receipt of child sexual abuse material.
South Dakota Man Sentenced 20 Years for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The U.S. attorney for the District of South Dakota announced May 8 the sentencing of a Sioux Falls man convicted of possession of child sexual abuse material.
60 Members of Violent Gang Charged With Drug Trafficking, Firearms Violations in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Sixty gang members from the municipality of Ponce were indicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, possession and distribution of controlled substances, and firearms violations.
Tampa Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit COVID-Related Unemployment Insurance Fraud, Identity Theft
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced for conspiracy to commit COVID-related wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and a substantive count of aggravated identity theft following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.
Russian Citizen Charged With Fraud, Selling Access to Victim Computer Networks Following HSI Investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — A Russian citizen was indicted for working as an “access broker” and selling unauthorized access to computer networks, including a victim company in New Jersey, following an HSI and federal partner investigation.