transnational criminal organizations

The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector is warning rideshare drivers about risks of manipulation by transnational criminal organizations. Drivers are advised to watch for smuggling signs like passengers in heavily soiled clothing or showing visible stress.

The USDA Inspector General warned Congress that SNAP food stamp fraud is linked to individuals associated with terrorist groups, foreign adversaries, and criminal organizations. He highlighted schemes like EBT card skimming and trafficking, which divert benefits to illicit uses such as purchasing drugs and firearms, harming legitimate recipients. House Republicans argue data-sharing gaps allow billions in fraud, while Democrats caution against potential cuts to food assistance.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Puerto Rico, in collaboration with the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF), announced prosecutorial results including indictments, guilty pleas, and sentencings from May 26 to May 29, 2026. The HSTF aims to combat transnational criminal organizations such as cartels, trafficking networks, and foreign terrorist groups.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Puerto Rico and the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) announced investigative and prosecutorial results for the week of May 18–22, 2026, including indictments, guilty pleas, and sentencings targeting transnational criminal organizations. The HSTF, an interagency task force, aims to combat cartels, trafficking networks, and foreign terrorist groups.

Two Chinese nationals, Ruhuan Zhen and Hongce Wu, have been charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering related to transnational criminal organizations and cartel funds. The charges stem from their involvement in a transnational money laundering scheme.

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Puerto Rico announced investigative and prosecutorial results from the Homeland Security Task Force for the week of May 11-15, 2026. The HSTF is an interagency law enforcement task force created to combat transnational criminal organizations including cartels, trafficking networks, and foreign terrorist organizations.