Fake Federal Personnel in the Navy Yard (Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General)

Adam Hahn filed this request with the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General of the United States of America.
Tracking #

2022-IGFO-00218

Multi Request Fake Federal Personnel in the Navy Yard
Due May 5, 2022
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

Communications

From: Adam Hahn

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All records relating to the March 14, 2022 USPIS investigation of an alleged assault involving a letter carrier that led to the identification of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali.
All records relating to the alleged assault of the letter carrier that led to the investigation.
All records from the USPIS providing the investigation information to the DHS Office of Inspector General.
All records relating to the subsequent DHS investigation into Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali's impersonation of DHS employees.
All records from the DHS Office of Inspector General referring the information to the FBI for further investigation.

Balsamo, Michael. “US: 2 Posed as Agents, Gave Gifts to Secret Service Officers.” AP News, 7 Apr. 2022, https://apnews.com/article/us-secret-service-956062f32e02854112b7c52794d202b2. Accessed 7 Apr. 2022.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Adam Hahn

From: Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General

2022-IGFO-00218

Good morning,

Mr. Adam Hahn
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 127320
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Sent via email: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request No. 2022-IGFO-00218 Acknowledgement Letter

Dear Mr. Hahn:

This acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA/PA) request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), dated June 30, 2022, seeking All records relating to the March 14, 2022 USPIS investigation of an alleged assault involving a letter carrier that led to the identification of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali.
All records relating to the alleged assault of the letter carrier that led to the investigation.
All records from the USPIS providing the investigation information to the DHS Office of Inspector General.
All records relating to the subsequent DHS investigation into Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali's impersonation of DHS employees.
All records from the DHS Office of Inspector General referring the information to the FBI for further investigation.
To check the status of your FOIA request, contact us at 202-981-6100, foia.oig@oig.dhs.gov<mailto:foia.oig@oig.dhs.gov>, or check status online at http://www.dhs.gov/foia-status.

Sincerely,

Government Information Specialist

From: Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General

2022-IGFO-00218

Good morning
Mr. Adam Hahn
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 127320
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Sent via email: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request No. 2022-IGFO-00218

Status Request Re: seeking,

All records relating to the March 14, 2022 USPIS investigation of an alleged assault involving a letter carrier that led to the identification of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali.
All records relating to the alleged assault of the letter carrier that led to the investigation.
All records from the USPIS providing the investigation information to the DHS Office of Inspector General.
All records relating to the subsequent DHS investigation into Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali's impersonation of DHS employees.
All records from the DHS Office of Inspector General referring the information to the FBI for further investigation.

This email serves as a status receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA/PA) request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), dated June 30, 2022, Today, your request is in the OIG DHS searching status for responsive records. We anticipate responding to your request within 60 business days. Please note, however, that the actual time required to respond to your request depends on the number and types of responsive records identified and located in our records search. Unfortunately, we cannot predict exactly when your request will be approved for release, as we currently have a large backlog of requests; however, we are using our best efforts to process all requests with due diligence. We, therefore, appreciate your patience as we proceed with your request.

We truly apologize for the delay,

Sincerely

FOIA Team

From: Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General

2022-IGFO-00218

Good morning,

Mr. Adam Hahn
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 127320
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Sent via email: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request No. 2022-IGFO-00218 Status Request

Dear Mr. Hahn:
This acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA/PA) request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), dated June 30, 2022. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), received your request on July 7, 2022.

Thank you for your email request, requesting the status of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, FOIA 2022-IGPA-00008. We are working diligently to process all requests as quickly as possible, on a first in-first out basis.

We sincerely apologize for the delay in response to your FOIA request and inquiries on it, but we are currently processing your case and will be sending you a response as expeditiously as possible.

Thank you very much for your understanding.

FOIA TEAM

From: Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General

Adam Hahn
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 127320
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Subject: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, FOIA 2022-IGFO-00218; Status Request
Thank you for your email below regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, FOIA 2022-IGFO-00218.

This email serves as a status receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), dated June 30, 2022, Today, your request is under reviewed within OIG DHS search unit for responsive records. We anticipate an estimated time to respond to your request within 60 business days. Please note, however, that the actual time required to respond to your request depends on the number and types of responsive records identified and located in our records search. Unfortunately, we cannot predict exactly when your request will be approved for release, as we currently have a large backlog of requests; we are using our best efforts to process all requests with due diligence. We, therefore, appreciate your patience as we proceed with your request.

We truly apologize for the delay,

OIG, FOIA Team

From: Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General

2022-IGFO-00218

Good morning,

Adam Hahn
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 127320
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Sent via email: requests@muckrock.com

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request No. 2022-IGFO-00218 Status Request

Dear Adam Hahn:

This acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA/PA) request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), dated June 30, 2022. Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), received your request on July 7, 2022.

Thank you for your email request, requesting the status of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, FOIA 2022-IGFO-00218. We are working diligently to process all requests as quickly as possible, on a first in-first out basis.
We sincerely apologize for the delay in response to your FOIA request and inquiries on it, but we are currently processing your case and will be sending you a response as expeditiously as possible.

Thank you very much for your understanding.

DHS OIG FOIA TEAM

From: Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General

2022-IGFO-00218

Good morning,

Adam Hahn
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 127320
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Sent via email: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request No. 2022-IGFO-00218 Status Request

Dear Adam Hahn:

This acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA/PA) request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), dated June 30, 2022. Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), received your request on June 30, 2022.

Thank you for your email request, requesting the status of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, FOIA 2022-IGFO-00218. Today, your request is still under the search status for responsive records. We anticipate responding to your request within 60 business days. Please note, however, that the actual time required to respond to your request depends on the number and types of responsive records identified and located in our records search. Unfortunately, we cannot predict exactly when your request will be approved for release, as we currently have a large backlog of requests; however, we are using our best efforts to process all requests with due diligence. We are working diligently to process all requests as quickly as possible, on a first in-first out basis. We sincerely apologize for the delay in response to your FOIA request and inquiries on it, but we are currently processing your case and will be sending you a response as expeditiously as possible.

Thank you very much for your understanding.

DHS OIG FOIA TEAM

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