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DHS
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Department of Homeland Security
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United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline is a resource for Federal employees and the public to report allegations of employee corruption, civil rights and civil liberties abuses, program fraud and financial crimes, and miscellaneous criminal and non-criminal activity associated with waste, abuse or fraud affecting the programs and operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). An individual may also report to the DHS OIG Hotline any information that an employee, former employee, applicant, or contractor reasonably believes is evidence of any of the following: Violation of any law, rule or regulation; Gross mismanagement; Gross waste of funds; Abuse of authority; or Substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. DHS employees and contractors may also contact the DHS OIG Hotline if an adverse personnel action has been taken, or threatened against them, in retaliation or reprisal for a protected disclosure that was made prior to the adverse personnel action.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
The following matters are not generally investigated by DHS OIG: 911 emergencies EEO complaints Classified information To report undocumented immigrants, employers who hire undocumented immigrants or immigration irregularities or violations (not involving DHS employees) please call the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE to report suspicious activity. For more information click here: http://www.ICE.gov For questions and information regarding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), please call the CBP INFO Center. The Center is open Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT. You can ask your question via email or by calling 1-877-CBP-5511.If you are outside the U.S. you must call 202-325-8000 or click here for additional information: http://www.cbp.gov To determine the status of immigration matters or seek assistance in the immigration process, please contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.For more information, click here: https://www.uscis.gov

Former Federal Agent Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Accepting Bribes to Help Figure Associated with Organized Crime

Former Federal Agent Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Accepting Bribes to Help Figure Associated with Organized Crime
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Former Federal Agent Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Accepting Bribes to Help Figure Associated with Organized Crime LOS ANGELES – A former special agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) was sentenced today to 121 months in federal prison for accepting cash payments and,,,

Slidell Woman Sentenced for FEMA Fraud

Slidell Woman Sentenced for FEMA Fraud
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Slidell Woman Sentenced for FEMA Fraud NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – SCHSHINETIA ANDERSON, age 44, a resident of Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced on November 17, 2022 for FEMA fraud announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. The defendant was sentenced by the Honorable Mary Ann Vial Lemmon to 5 years of,,,

Houstonian receives sentence for enticing South Texas minor into commercial sex

Houstonian receives sentence for enticing South Texas minor into commercial sex
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Houstonian receives sentence for enticing South Texas minor into commercial sex HOUSTON – A 23-year-old man has been ordered to prison for enticement of a minor online, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Malcolm Lenard Thomas, Houston, pleaded guilty June 21. Today, U.S. District Judge,,,

Tattoo Shop Owner Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Prison for Distributing Heroin and Methamphetamine on the Dark Web

Tattoo Shop Owner Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Prison for Distributing Heroin and Methamphetamine on the Dark Web
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Tattoo Shop Owner Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Prison for Distributing Heroin and Methamphetamine on the Dark Web SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jason Keith Arnold, 46, of Chandler, Arizona, was sentenced today to seven years and three months in prison for conspiring to distribute heroin and,,,

Clearfield County Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges in DEA-Led Investigation

Clearfield County Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges in DEA-Led Investigation
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Clearfield County Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges in DEA-Led Investigation PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Woodland, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to violation of federal narcotics and firearms laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug,,,

Phoenix Woman Sentenced to Prison for Paycheck Protection Loan Fraud

Phoenix Woman Sentenced to Prison for Paycheck Protection Loan Fraud
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Phoenix Woman Sentenced to Prison for Paycheck Protection Loan Fraud PHOENIX, Ariz. – Celestine Coletta Strong, 46, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced October 31, 2022, by United States District Court Judge Susan M. Brnovich to five years in prison. The court also ordered Strong to pay $327,448 in,,,

Georgia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Using Stolen Identities to Obtain Food Stamps and Attempt to Purchase a Luxury Vehicle

Georgia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Using Stolen Identities to Obtain Food Stamps and Attempt to Purchase a Luxury Vehicle
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Georgia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Using Stolen Identities to Obtain Food Stamps and Attempt to Purchase a Luxury Vehicle PORTLAND, Ore.—A Georgia man was sentenced to federal prison today for using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),,,

Clearfield Mail Carrier Received Meth and Marijuana for Drug Trafficking Organization

Clearfield Mail Carrier Received Meth and Marijuana for Drug Trafficking Organization
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Clearfield Mail Carrier Received Meth and Marijuana for Drug Trafficking Organization PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Clearfield, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to violation of federal narcotics laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and,,,

Cambria County Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge

Cambria County Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
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Cambria County Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Blandburg, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to violation of federal narcotics laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around the counties of Jefferson,,,

Texas Mexican Mafia General Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison on Drug Charges

Texas Mexican Mafia General Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison on Drug Charges
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Texas Mexican Mafia General Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison on Drug Charges SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man was sentenced last week to 25 years in prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine and heroin in the San Antonio area. According to court documents, Donald Trevino, aka Fluffy, D, Uno,,,

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