# Misconduct allegations involving DHS and CBP personnel

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/misconduct-allegations-involving-dhs-and-cbp-personnel
> Updated: 2026-08-18T16:10:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Reports have emerged detailing various forms of misconduct among U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel.

Internal records obtained via Freedom of Information Act requests indicate that between 2009 and 2022, CBP employees and contractors allegedly misused sensitive government databases for personal reasons. These allegations include using law enforcement tools to track romantic interests, neighbors, and coworkers, as well as monitoring ex-spouses. Some records also suggest more severe misconduct, such as providing sensitive information to suspected smugglers or drug traffickers.

In a separate analysis, the Ohio Immigrant Alliance identified 152 DHS employees and contractors, primarily from CBP, with histories of sexual offenses and violence. The report states that 131 of these individuals have been accused or convicted of sexual crimes, with a significant portion involving crimes against minors. The findings indicate that many of these individuals continue to participate in immigration enforcement operations.

## Claims

- The Ohio Immigrant Alliance released a report documenting 152 DHS employees and contractors linked to sexual abuse and violence. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Of the 152 individuals identified, 131 (86.2%) were accused or convicted of sexual offenses. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- 85 of the individuals (55.9%) were accused or convicted of crimes against minors. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- 78 individuals (51.3%) were accused or convicted of sexual offenses against minors. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Approximately 90% of the documented crimes involve forms of sexual or gender-based violence. (single source)
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) accounts for 121 of the 152 cases, or 79.6%. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: DHS agents linked to sexual offenses and violence in new report

A report by the Ohio Immigrant Alliance reveals that 152 DHS employees, primarily from CBP and ICE, have histories of sexual offenses and violence, including crimes against minors.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dhs-agents-linked-to-sexual-offenses-and-violence-in-new-report

### 2026-08-13: U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees accused of database misuse

Records show U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees allegedly misused government databases from 2009 to 2022 to track romantic interests, harass individuals, and potentially assist smugglers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-customs-and-border-protection-employees-accused-of-database-misuse

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