ICE's #FridayFive December 4, 2020

View as a webpage      A weekly compilation of engaging digital content. PANDEMIC | ICE pivots to combat COVID-19 vaccine fraud with launch of Operation Stolen Promise 2.0 ICE is preparing for a surge in anticipated fraud by criminal networks related to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. In response, HSI has launched Operation Stolen Promise 2.0, the next phase of strategic efforts to identify and prevent the production, sale and distribution of unapproved or unauthorized COVID-19 products and drugs. Read more   DETAINEE SAFETY | ICE utilizing New Intake Monitoring housing units to protect detainees from illness ICE Implements the New Intake Monitoring housing unit, or NIMs, to further prevent the introduction or spread of illness within the Northwest ICE Processing Center. Read more NARCOTICS | ICE, federal agents seize $3.5 million in cash and drugs at truck yard in Otay Mesa ICE agents worked with other federal agents to bring down three Mexican nationals suspected of trafficking huge quantities of illicit drugs for the Sinaloa Cartel. They were charged in federal court Nov. 24 in connection with what is believed to be the largest single cumulative seizure of cash, narcotics and ammunition discovered in this district. Read more ERO | ICE arrests 2 criminal aliens released by Maryland county after detainers not honored ICE arrested two criminal aliens after their release by Prince George's County, Maryland, despite each having immigration detainers. Those arrested include a member of MS-13 and a convicted sex offender. Read more CAREERS | #ICYMI: ICE is hiring ICE is hiring for multiple positions across the United States. Interested? To learn more and apply, visit USAJOBS.  Don't want to miss another job announcement? Follow us on Twitter at @ICEgov and @ICEgovCareers, or on LinkedIn.    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces federal laws governing border control, customs, trade and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety.

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November 24, 2020 FBI Regional News Releases

FBI Memphis News Sixth Former Tennessee Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Offenses Arising Out of Cover Up of Staff Assault of an Inmate Former Tennessee Department of Corrections Corporal Tommy Morris pleaded guilty to conspiring to cover up the beating of an inmate. Nov. 24, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Memphis News Nashville Woman Pleads Guilty in Heroin and Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy Jennifer Montejo of Nashville pleaded guilty to her involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy. Nov. 24, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Seattle News California Hacker Who Stole Proprietary Information From Nintendo Sentenced to Three Years in Prison Ryan S. Hernandez was sentenced to three years in prison, followed by seven years of supervised release, for a computer hacking scheme and his possession of child pornography. Dec. 1, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Seattle News Pair Charged with Interfering with Safety on Railroad Tracks Samantha Frances Brooks and Ellen Brennan Reiche, both arrested on the BNSF Railway tracks near Bellingham, were charged with a terrorist attack and other violence against a railroad carrier. Nov. 30, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Seattle News U.S. Law Enforcement Takes Action Against Approximately 2,300 Money Mules in Global Crackdown on Money Laundering The Department of Justice and partner agencies announced the completion of the third annual Money Mule Initiative, a coordinated operation to disrupt the networks through which transnational fraudsters move the proceeds of their crimes. Dec. 2, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Seattle News Eight Drug Traffickers Indicted for Distributing Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Fentanyl Throughout the Puget Sound Region Eight individuals have been indicted in a drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of suspected fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine. Dec. 2, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Boston News Manchester Woman Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Rosemarie Cote of Manchester pleaded guilty in federal court to fentanyl trafficking. Nov. 25, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Peabody Man Pleads Guilty to Robbery and Firearm Charges Luis Cintron of Peabody pleaded guilty in connection with more than a dozen armed robberies throughout greater Boston. Nov. 24, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Boston Man Arrested Carrying Loaded Firearm at MBTA Station in Boston Pepo Herd El of Boston has been arrested and charged with illegally carrying a loaded pistol. Nov. 27, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Chelsea Man Pleads Guilty to 11 Armed Robberies Rigoberto Ramirez of Chelsea pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to robbing 11 convenience and variety stores in 2017 and 2018. Nov. 24, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Alexa Samoiloff, a Providence woman described in court as a "major pipeline" for trafficking methamphetamine into Rhode Island, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Nov. 30, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Leader of Boston Chapter of Latin Kings Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy and Drug Conspiracy Charges Wilson Peguero, the former leader of the Boston-based Devon Street Kings Chapter of the Massachusetts Latin Kings, was sentenced to 30 months in prison on racketeering charges. Dec. 1, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Member of New Bedford Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Charges Issac Felix-Rivera, a former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation ("Latin Kings"), pleaded guilty to racketeering charges. Dec. 1, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Nashua Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Terray Morrison of Nashua pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute, and possess with intent to distribute, controlled substances. Dec. 1, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Fitchburg Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Wide-Ranging Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Anthony Baez of Fitchburg has been sentenced in Worcester for his role in a wide-ranging fentanyl, heroin, crack and cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Dec. 2, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Member of North Shore Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution Charges Jesus Diaz, a member of the North Shore Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation, pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges. Dec. 2, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Former Leader of Fitchburg Chapter of Latin Kings Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy Marlon Rivera, the former leader of the Fitchburg Chapter of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation, has been sentenced in Boston to 42 months in prison. Dec. 2, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Illinois Man Charged with Production of Child Pornography Domenique Dequon Hines was arrested and charged in federal court in Boston with producing child pornography and faces up to 50 years in prison. Dec. 3, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Cambridge Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography Robert Wharton pleaded guilty to one count of receiving child sexual abuse material and one count of possessing child sexual abuse material. Dec. 3, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Convicted Fraudster Charged in New Embezzlement Scheme A Canton woman who was previously convicted of embezzling more than $1.3 million from her former employer now faces new fraud charges. Dec. 3, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Telemarketing Fraudster Pleads Guilty                        An Indian national admitted to a federal judge in Providence that he participated in a wide-ranging conspiracy based in India to defraud United States citizens. Dec. 3, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Member of New Bedford Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Charges Raekwan Paris admitted to his role in a shooting of rival gang members and his participation in the Latin Kings drug distribution conspiracy. Dec. 3, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Chinese Researcher Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to Federal Agents Zaosong Zheng pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to making false statements in connection with his theft of 21 vials of biological research. Dec. 3, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News U.S. Law Enforcement Takes Action Against Approximately 2,300 Money Mules in Global Crackdown on Money Laundering The U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced the completion of the third annual Money Mule Initiative. Dec. 3, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Washington News Purdue Pharma L.P. Pleads Guilty to Federal Felonies Relating to the Sale and Marketing of Prescription Opioids                        Opioid company, Purdue Pharma L.P., pleaded guilty in federal court in Newark, New Jersey, to conspiracies to defraud the United States.                        Nov. 24, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Washington News Former D.C. Government Employee Sentenced to 12 Months and One Day in Prison for Fraud Scheme That Cost Government More Than $880,000 Eugenia Rapp of Woodbridge was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for defrauding the District of Columbia's Department of Disability Services. Nov. 24, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Washington Field News Heroin and Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced for Role in Fatal Overdose Jeremy Bruce Jones, a prolific heroin and fentanyl dealer in Prince William County, was sentenced to 90 months in prison for distributing heroin to a woman who fatally overdosed. Dec. 1, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Washington Field News Physician Sentenced to Prison for Extensive "Pill Mill" Scheme Dr. Felicia Lyn Donald was sentenced to seven years in prison for leading and organizing an extensive and illegal prescription distribution conspiracy. Dec. 1, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Washington News Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $282,670 from Former Employer William Robinson pleaded guilty to the interstate transportation of funds stolen from a non-profit corporation where he was previously employed. Dec. 1, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Washington News U.S. Swiss Dual National Extradited to United States in Connection with Investment and Bank Fraud Schemes Lawrence Paul Schmidt has been extradited from the United Kingdom to stand trial in the District of Columbia on bank fraud and money laundering charges. Dec. 1, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Washington Field News Former CEO and Founder of Technology Company Pleads Guilty to Investment Fraud Scheme The former chief executive officer of Trustify, Inc. pleaded guilty to his involvement in a fraud scheme resulting in millions of dollars of losses to investors. Dec. 3, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Washington Field News Former Office of Tax and Revenue Head of Collections Sentenced for Paying Bribes to OTR Official to Help Consulting Client Bobby Tucker was sentenced to 14 months of incarceration and two years of supervised release for his conviction on a bribery charge. Dec. 3, 2020 Full Press Release

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National Press Releases More Than 700 Members of Transnational Organized Crime Groups Arrested in Central America in U.S.-Assisted Operation Senior law enforcement officials from the U.S., El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras announced charges against more than 700 members of transnational criminal organizations under Operation Regional Shield. Nov. 30, 2020 Full Press Release

National Press Releases U.S. Law Enforcement Takes Action Against Approximately 2,300 Money Mules in Global Crackdown on Money Laundering The Department of Justice and partner agencies announced the completion of the third annual Money Mule Initiative, a coordinated operation to disrupt the networks through which transnational fraudsters move the proceeds of their crimes. Dec. 2, 2020 Full Press Release

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