Security Intelligence – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 2, 2025

Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 2, 2025.

MIL-OSI Security: Afghan citizen charged with visa fraud
Source: Office of United States Attorneys BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Dilbar Gul Dilbar a/k/a Dilbar Gul Taj Ali Khan, a citizen of Afghanistan, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with visa fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan K. McGuire, […]

MIL-OSI Security: Rochester man going to prison for 15 years on gun and drug charges
Source: Office of United States Attorneys ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Shawnle McClary, 49, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine and 400 grams or more of fentanyl, and possession of firearms in furtherance […]

MIL-OSI Security: Rochester man going to prison for 15 years on gun and drug charges
Source: Office of United States Attorneys ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Shawnle McClary, 49, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine and 400 grams or more of fentanyl, and possession of firearms in furtherance […]

MIL-OSI Security: Prosecutors in CDCA Charge 45 Defendants with Being Illegal Aliens in U.S. Following Removal – a 3,755% Increase from Previous Year
Source: Office of United States Attorneys LOS ANGELES – Federal prosecutors in the Central District of California this week criminally charged 45 defendants who allegedly illegally re-entered the United States following removal, bringing the total number of defendants charged with this crime since January 20 of this year to 347, a year-over-year increase of 3,755%, […]

MIL-OSI Security: Prosecutors in CDCA Charge 45 Defendants with Being Illegal Aliens in U.S. Following Removal – a 3,755% Increase from Previous Year
Source: Office of United States Attorneys LOS ANGELES – Federal prosecutors in the Central District of California this week criminally charged 45 defendants who allegedly illegally re-entered the United States following removal, bringing the total number of defendants charged with this crime since January 20 of this year to 347, a year-over-year increase of 3,755%, […]

MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REPUBLICANS BEING FORCED TO CANCEL TWO BUDGET MARK-UPS AND DELAY THEIR TOXIC SCHEME
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Know Your Immigration Rights If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes. Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the […]

MIL-OSI Security: San Jose Engineer Pleads Guilty to Bombings of PG&E Transformers, Causing Property Damage and Widespread Power Outages
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division Peter Karasev, 38, a U.S. citizen residing in San Jose, pleaded guilty in the Northern District of California today to federal charges related to two separate bombings of PG&E electrical transformers in late 2022 and early 2023. Karasev was indicted on Oct. 19, 2023, and pleaded guilty […]

MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville, Colleagues Push to Revitalize Domestic Nuclear Shipbuilding
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alabama Tommy Tuberville WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined his Republican colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee in urging President Trump to fully implement the Shipbuilder Accountability and Workforce Support (SAWS) proposal to accelerate domestic nuclear shipbuilding, including at Austal USA in Mobile. The Biden administration previously rejected this […]

MIL-OSI Security: ICE Lodges Detainers Against Violent Aliens Over Corpse Rape, Shooting Spree
Source: US Department of Homeland Security WASHINGTON – Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is working relentlessly to remove criminals and sexual predators from American communities. This week, ICE New York City and Memphis placed immigration detainers on two criminal illegal aliens accused of heinous crimes.  Enoc Martinez, an illegal alien from […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update, unexplained death, Woodridge
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Police investigating the death of a person in Woodridge overnight are appealing for CCTV footage from the community. An investigation was initiated after a body was located inside a burnt-out vehicle on Ladbrooke Drive at around 11.40pm. Initial indications suggest the death is […]

MIL-Evening Report: Dark money: Labor and Liberal join forces in attacks on Teals and Greens for Australian election
Teals and Greens are under political attack from a new pro-fossil fuel, pro-Israel astroturfing group, adding to the onslaught by far-right lobbyists Advance Australia for Australian federal election tomorrow — World Press Freedom Day. Wendy Bacon and Yaakov Aharon investigate. SPECIAL REPORT: By Wendy Bacon and Yaakov Aharon On February 12 this year, former prime […]

MIL-OSI USA: Shaheen Grills Armed Services Nominees on Effectiveness of Women, Peace and Security Law Hegseth is Attempting to Scrap; Nominees Affirm Program’s Importance
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen **In Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Shaheen highlighted how senior military officials have underscored the strategic advantage WPS provides** (Washington, DC) – As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempts to “end” implementation of the bipartisan Women, Peace and Security (WPS) law at the U.S. […]

MIL-OSI Security: Rochester man pleads guilty to stealing $168-thousand dollars from his employer
Source: Office of United States Attorneys BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Michael Torres, 37, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy to financial institution fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a fine of $1,000,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas A. […]

MIL-OSI Security: Billings woman man sentenced to 4 years in prison on drug and gun charges
Source: Office of United States Attorneys BILLINGS – A Billings woman who sold methamphetamine and provided a firearm to a juvenile was sentenced today to 4 years in prison to be followed by 4 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Ali Sage Hausmann, 26, pleaded guilty in October 2024 to possession with […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Tribal Courts Access to Electronic Evidence
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) reintroduced the Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act, bipartisan legislation to provide Tribal courts the same ability to issue warrants for electronic evidence – such as emails, social media messages, and […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto, Lee Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Recover Millions in Unused Funding for Hoover Dam
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Help Hoover Dam Act to allow the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to access about $50 million in unused, long-stranded funds for Hoover Dam operations, maintenance, and improvement projects. Senators […]

MIL-OSI Security: Ashland man sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for trafficking meth on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation
Source: Office of United States Attorneys BILLINGS – An Ashland man who trafficked methamphetamine on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation was sentenced today to 151 months in prison to be followed by 4 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Joe Vega, 49, pleaded guilty in July 2024 to possession with intent to […]

MIL-OSI Security: Vero Beach Meth Dealer Sentenced to 14 years in Prison
Source: Office of United States Attorneys MIAMI – On April 30, Denzil Olajuwon Stewart, 30, was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, by U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks, for selling 276.7 grams of pure methamphetamine.  On Dec. 28, 2023, law enforcement officers observed Stewart drive away from […]

MIL-OSI Security: Marty Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury and Kidnapping
Source: Office of United States Attorneys SIOUX FALLS – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a Marty, South Dakota, man convicted of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury and Kidnapping. The sentencing took place on April 25, 2025. Ellery Zephier, age 39, was sentenced […]

MIL-OSI Security: Union County Teacher Charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Enticement of a Minor
Source: Office of United States Attorneys NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey man was charged with possessing images of child sexual abuse and for enticing a minor to engage in prostitution and produce child pornography, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced today. Jack Wilder, 26, of Somerville, New Jersey, was charged by complaint with […]