Bureau of Diplomatic Security - Investigations: Passport Fraud, Visa Fraud, Counterintelligence, Counterterrorism, and Others

Investigations: Passport Fraud, Visa Fraud, Counterintelligence, Counterterrorism, and Others

DSS investigations, carried out by numerous Field Offices and Resident Agent offices throughout the U.S, and by RSOs overseas, focus mainly on passport or visa fraud. DSS Special Agents also investigate such cases as international parental kidnapping, violations of the Protect Act, assaults on federally protected persons, fugitive arrests overseas (with host nation assistance), Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence (CI) investigations. If there is a nexus to diplomatic activities, the U.S. Foreign Service, or terrorism, DSS is typically involved.