"Henry Yau, 43, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to solicit and accept bribes and gratuities, acknowledging his abuse of position."
"Prosecutors say Yau sold confidential database access, pulling immigration statuses and border-crossing histories, then passing that information to unauthorized individuals."
"The complaint alleges that Yau disclosed information about roughly 28 individuals and, at least once, even offered to have someone arrested at the request of his associates."
"Prosecutors say Yau's co-conspirators treated the information he supplied as a tool kit, using it to speed up border entries or dodge inspections."
Henry Yau, a former ICE officer, pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for confidential immigration information. He misused his government access to provide unauthorized individuals with sensitive data, including immigration statuses and investigation tips. Yau's actions involved disclosing information about 28 individuals and even offering to facilitate arrests. In return for his services, he received cash, expensive meals, and premium liquor. This plea concludes an investigation that led to earlier federal charges and arrests related to the same scheme.
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