ICE, Handbook: HSI 17-01 Document and Identity Fraud Investigations - Feb. 22, 2017

DOCUMENT AND IDENTITY FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS HANDBOOK

Table of Contents Chapter 1.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE .....................................................................................

1 Chapter 2.

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................

1 Chapter 3.

DEFINITIONS .....................................................................................................

1 • 3.1 Altered Document ....................................................................................... 1 • 3.2 Counterfeit Document ................................................................................. 2 • 3.3 Document Fraud .......................................................................................... 2 • 3.4 Document Mill…… ....................................................................................

2 • 3.5 Fantasy Document….. ................................................................................. 2 • 3.6 Fraudulent Document…. ............................................................................. 2 • 3.7 Genuine Document…. ................................................................................. 2 • 3.8 Genuine Document Used Fraudulently…. ..................................................

2 • 3.9 Identity Fraud…. ......................................................................................... 2 • 3.10 Identity Theft…. .......................................................................................... 2 • 3.11 Impostor… ................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 4.

AUTHORITIES ...................................................................................................

3 Chapter 5.

RESPONSIBILITIES ..........................................................................................

3 • 5.1 Executive Associate Director, Homeland Security Investigations .............. 3 • 5.2 Unit Chief, Public Safety Unit .................................................................... 4 • 5.3 Special Agents in Charge and Attachés ...................................................... 4 • 5.4 Special Agents .............................................................................................

4 Chapter 6.

LEGAL CONSIDERATION ..............................................................................

4 Chapter 7.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ................................................................

4 • 7.1 Public Safety Unit ....................................................................................... 4 • 7.2 Document and Benefit Fraud Task Forces .................................................. 5 Chapter 8.

TYPES OF DOCUMENT AND IDENTITY FRAUD ......................................

5 • 8.1 • 8.2 • 8.3 Fraudulent Documents ................................................................................ 5 False Claims to U.S. Citizenship ................................................................. 5 False Affidavits ........................................................................................... 6 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Document and Identity Fraud Investigations Handbook FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE February 22, 2017 i Chapter 9.

COORDINATION WITH THE JOINT TERRORISM TASK FORCE ......

6 Chapter 10.

COORDINATION WITH THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY ............................................................................................

6 Chapter 11.

ORIGINS OF INVESTIGATIONS ..................................................................

6 • 11.1 ..........7 • 11.2 HSI Investigations ........................................................................................7 • 11.3 HSI Tip Line ................................................................................................8 • 11.4 State and Local Law Enforcement ...............................................................8 • 11.5 Department of Motor Vehicles ....................................................................8 • 11.6 ......................................................................................9 Chapter 12. THE INVESTIGATION ......................................................................................9 • 12.1 Compliance with General Rules of Evidence ..............................................9 • 12.2 Burden of Proof............................................................................................9 • 12.3 Counterfeit Document Vendors, Rings, and Fraud ......................................9 Chapter 13. INVESTIGATIVE RESOURCES ....................................................................11 • 13.1 HSI Forensic Laboratory............................................................................11 • 13.2 Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security ................................12 Chapter 14. CASE REPORTING ..........................................................................................13 • • • • • • .................13 .................13 .................14 .................15 .................15 .................15 Chapter 15.

IMPORTANCE OF DOCUMENT AND IDENTITY FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS ...........................................................................................15 APPENDIX Appendix A Acronyms .................................................................................................. A-i _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Document and Identity Fraud Investigations Handbook FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE February 22, 2017 ii (b) (7)(E)(b) (7)(E)(b) (7)(E) Chapter 4.

AUTHORITIES

The following are some of the common statutes charged: 4.1 4.2 Title 8, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 1306(c), Application for or Procurement of an Alien Registration Card through Fraud 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(iv), Encouraging/Inducing Aliens to Enter or Reside in the United States in Violation of Law 4.3 18 U.S.C. § 371, Conspiracy 4.4 18 U.S.C. § 506, Seals of Departments or Agencies 4.5 18 U.S.C. § 911, False Claim to U.S. Citizenship 4.6 18 U.S.C. § 1001(a), False Statements/Fraud 4.7 18 U.S.C. § 1028, Document/Identity Fraud 4.8 18 U.S.C. § 1028A, Aggravated Identity Theft 4.9 18 U.S.C. §§ 1342 and 1343, Mail and Wire Fraud 4.10 18 U.S.C. § 1505, Obstruction of Proceedings before Departments, Agencies, and Committees 4.11 18 U.S.C. §§ 1542, False Statement in Application and Use of Passport 4.12 18 U.S.C. § 1543, Forgery or False Use of Passport 4.13 18 U.S.C. § 1544, Misuse of Passport 4.14 18 U.S.C. § 1546, Fraud and Misuse of Visas, Permits, and Other Documents 4.15 18 U.S.C. § 1956, Money Laundering 4.16 18 U.S.C. § 1961 et seq., Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Chapter 5. RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 Executive Associate Director, Homeland Security Investigations The Executive Associate Director of HSI has the overall responsibility for the oversight of the policies and procedures set forth in this Handbook. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Document and Identity Fraud Investigations Handbook LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE February 22, 2017 3 11.6 Chapter 12. THE INVESTIGATION 12.1 Compliance with General Rules of Evidence In all investigations, SAs must comply with the HSI policy governing evidence and ensure that all evidence collected complies with the federal rules of evidence as to admissibility in court. 12.2 Burden of Proof 12.3 Counterfeit Document Vendors, Rings, and Fraud _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Document and Identity Fraud Investigations Handbook LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE February 22, 2017 9 (b) (7)(E)(b) (7)(E)(b) (7)(E)(b) (7)(E)(b) (7)(E) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Document and Identity Fraud Investigations Handbook LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE February 22, 2017 10 (b) (7)(E) Chapter 13.

INVESTIGATIVE RESOURCES 13.1 HSI Forensic Laboratory The HSI Forensic Laboratory includes document and fingerprint examiners and a forensic photographer. Forensic examiners have advanced training and education and are widely recognized for the responsiveness, technical expertise, and commitment to scientific accuracy. Forensic Laboratory services include: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Document and Identity Fraud Investigations Handbook LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE February 22, 2017 11 (b) (7)(E)(b) (7)(E) Chapter 14. CASE REPORTING _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Document and Identity Fraud Investigations Handbook LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE February 22, 2017 13 (b) (7)(E) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Document and Identity Fraud Investigations Handbook LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE February 22, 2017 14 (b) (7)(E) Chapter 15.

IMPORTANCE OF DOCUMENT AND IDENTITY FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS

Document and identity fraud is a serious crime affecting national security and public safety. Investigations of such crimes, which often are conducted in coordination with law enforcement partners, can be complex and challenging but are necessary to ensure the integrity of government issued documents. This Handbook is intended to be a source for current policy as well as a reference for SAs seeking general methods and procedures to conduct document and identity fraud investigations. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Document and Identity Fraud Investigations Handbook LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE February 22, 2017 15 (b) (7)(E) Appendix A CBP U.S. Customs and Border Protection ACRONYMS DBFTF DHS DMV DOL DOS FOUO HB HQ HSI ICE ICM JTTF OI OPR SA SAC Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force Department of Homeland Security Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Labor Department of State For Official Use Only Handbook Headquarters Homeland Security Investigations U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Investigative Case Management Joint Terrorism Task Force Office of Investigations Office of Professional Responsibility Special Agent Special Agent in Charge SSA Social Security Administration U.S.C. USCIS United States Code U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Document and Identity Fraud Investigations Handbook LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE February 22, 2017 A-i (b) (7)(E)(b) (7)(E)(b) (7)(E)