ICE's Top 5 for the week ending Nov. 23

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Queens Immigration attorney found guilty of operating asylum fraud scheme

Following an investigation by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in New York with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Andreea Dumitru, a/k/a “Andreea Dumitru Parcalaboiu,” an immigration attorney based in Queens, New York, was found guilty Nov. 19 in Manhattan federal court of asylum fraud, making false statements to immigration authorities, and aggravated identity theft.

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Performer Tekashi 6ix 9ine, 5 others charged with racketeering and firearms offenses in New York

Six gang members and associates of the violent New York City gang, “Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods”, also known as “Nine Trey,” were charged Monday following an investigation by ICE HSI New York with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). This investigation led to an indictment with multiple charges to include racketeering and firearms offenses. Full Story

Venezuelan billionaire charged; former Venezuelan national treasurer and former owner of Dominican Republic bank both plead guilty in money laundering conspiracy involving $1 billion in bribes

Venezuelan billionaire, who owns the Globovision news network, was charged in an indictment unsealed Monday for his role in a billion-dollar currency exchange and money laundering scheme. Two others, a former Venezuelan national treasurer and a former owner of the Banco Peravia bank in the Dominican Republic, each pleaded guilty in proceedings unsealed Tuesday for their roles in this scheme. Full Story

MS-13 gang member, Interpol fugitive arrested under Operation Matador removed to El Salvador

A female MS-13 gang member wanted to face charges in El Salvador was arrested under Operation Matador in March, pursuant to an investigation by ICE Homeland Security Investigations. She was removed Nov. 16 to El Salvador by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Full Story

ICE removes 5 fugitives wanted in El Salvador for various crimes including aggravated murder

Officers with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) on Friday removed five illegal aliens from El Salvador, who were fugitives wanted in their home country for various serious crimes, including aggravated murder. Full Story

Check out the latest episode of the Careers at ICE podcast

During the third episode of Careers at ICE, hear from Toni Acevedo, the Pathways Program Coordinator with the ICE Office of Human Capital, who talks about opportunities for students at ICE, including the Pathways Program.

The Careers at ICE podcast highlights career opportunities at ICE, the hiring process and how to put your best foot forward.

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