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crime1 year ago

"Diddy Faces Federal Investigation and Raids on Miami Properties"

Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes were searched by Homeland Security Investigations as part of a federal investigation into human trafficking, stemming from sexual assault allegations made in civil lawsuits against him, which he has denied. He has been accused of sexual misconduct in multiple lawsuits, including allegations of rape, sex trafficking, and revenge porn. The investigation is being led by the US attorney for the Southern District of New York and involves armed HSI agents searching for documents and electronic devices. Combs' representatives have not commented on the searches.

via CNN|
#crime#federal-investigation#homeland-security-investigations
law-enforcement1 year ago

"Law Enforcement Targets Super Bowl Counterfeits"

Homeland Security Investigations agents cracked down on Super Bowl counterfeits in Las Vegas, seizing 4,600 football forgeries and counterfeits worth nearly $1 million. The operation aims to combat the trillions of counterfeit items sold annually, often online, by criminal organizations for nefarious purposes, including identity theft risks for buyers. HSI has also established a website to help football fans spot counterfeit merchandise and seek assistance if they suspect they have purchased fake items.

via CBS News|
#counterfeit-merchandise#homeland-security-investigations#las-vegas
international-relations2 years ago

US Charges Duo for Illegally Supplying Iran's Military with Drone Technology

Two individuals, an Iranian national and a co-defendant based in China and Hong Kong, have been charged with illegally procuring American technology for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' drone program. The defendants allegedly used a network of foreign companies to evade detection and shipped the technology from the US to Hong Kong before reexporting it to Iran. The case was primarily investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, and officials have seized over $800,000 from companies linked to the IRGC's aircraft program. The defendants face charges of conspiracy to export US goods to Iran, unlawfully exporting goods to Iran, and engaging in international money laundering.

via ABC News|
#homeland-security-investigations#illegal-export#international-relations
crime2 years ago

Fast-food workers arrested for running extensive theft ring out of Tucson chicken restaurant

Three fast-food workers in Tucson, Arizona, have been arrested for allegedly running an extensive theft ring out of the chicken restaurant where they were employed. The investigation, which lasted nearly a year, revealed that the employees were paying known shoplifters for stolen items, which were then resold through their homes and an online marketplace. Thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, including tools, clothing, shoes, diapers, and electronics, were recovered during the execution of search warrants. The suspects have been charged with trafficking in stolen property and the investigation is ongoing.

via ABC News|
#crime#fast-food#homeland-security-investigations
crime2 years ago

Former Scottsdale MMA Fighter Arrested for International Child Sex Crimes

Former MMA fighter James Bond, also known as Jaymes Christopher Shulte, has been arrested at Miami International Airport on child sex trafficking charges and other related crimes. Bond is accused of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places, producing child pornography for importation to the United States, and distributing videos of children in sex acts through his website. The investigation is being handled by Homeland Security Investigations in Phoenix, along with Colombian and Argentine authorities. Bond is set to be transported to Arizona to face charges.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|
#arrest#child-sex-trafficking#crime
crime2 years ago

NFL Draft Marred by Theft and Sex Trafficking Arrests

Three men have been arrested for allegedly attempting to have sex with children during the NFL draft in Clay County. The men were caught in a sting operation set up by the Clay County Sheriff's Office and Homeland Security Investigations. The men believed they were meeting with children aged 10 to 14, but were actually meeting with undercover law enforcement officers. Charges have been filed against all three men, who have court appearances scheduled for Monday.

via KMBC Kansas City|
#arrests#child-predators#clay-county