DOJ Charges CBP Official for Allegedly Defrauding FEMA

The woman is accused of fraud after she allegedly collected money on claims that her home was unlivable from flood damage.

The U.S. Department of Justice building is seen in Washington, on Dec. 7, 2024. Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo

The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged a career director-level employee at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with allegedly attempting to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and lying to federal agents.

The DOJ announced the charges on March 12 for Serina Baker-Hill, 55, of Detroit.