Trump is cleaning house. And now he’s uncovering the unthinkable.
Because a senior DHS official got taken away in handcuffs for this disgusting crime.
Shocking Allegations Surface at DHSv
A startling discovery has emerged from newly unsealed court documents this Tuesday, revealing that Serina Baker Hill, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, is under scrutiny for possible ties to drug trafficking. This bombshell adds a layer of intrigue to an already troubling case of alleged fraud against the government.
Hill, who served as the director of Customs and Border Protection’s Center for Excellence and Expertise over Automotive and Aerospace Engineering, faces charges tied to a scheme that exploited disaster relief funds. Authorities allege she misrepresented the condition of her flood-damaged home to siphon thousands of dollars from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following a deluge in Detroit on August 24, 2023.
A Web of Deception Unraveled
The investigation took a dramatic turn when wiretaps, originally set up to monitor Hill’s husband, Maurice Hill, for suspected drug trafficking, caught the couple discussing their fraudulent plot.
“During the course of the investigations, it was discovered that both HILL and Maurice had engaged in a scheme to defraud FEMA after flooding occurred in Detroit, Michigan on August 24, 2023,” wrote FBI Special Agent Andrew J. Matas. What began as a probe into Maurice’s activities widened to include Serina, given her high-ranking government role.
The couple’s alleged scam came to light through these intercepted conversations. When confronted by agents in a 2024 interview, Hill doubled down, lying about her actions, according to Matas. Now, she faces a slew of charges: wire fraud, disaster fraud, making false statements, and lying to federal investigators—stemming from her denial of ever defrauding the government.
From Relief Funds to Designer Dreams
Court filings paint a vivid picture of the Hills’ alleged misconduct. They filed disaster claims for two Detroit properties last year. Maurice’s claim was swiftly flagged as fraudulent since it wasn’t their primary residence.
Serina’s application, however, targeted their actual home. After a FEMA inspector visited, she claimed the basement repairs made it unsafe to stay, securing $3,125 for fixes and $3,190 for two months of rent. The funds hit their account that same day.
Hours later, the FBI captured a telling exchange. Maurice quipped about splurging on “some Guccis” with the cash, saying, “They probably want you to fix something.” Serina responded with a nonchalant, “Is that how it works?”
In another call that day, they schemed to fake an inspector’s letter to milk FEMA for more, with Serina plotting, “We don’t want it to be okay. We want them to have issues.” Their casual greed stands in stark contrast to the relief program’s intent.
FBI’s Renewed Push and Agency Fallout
FBI Director Kash Patel took to social media to tout the case as a win for justice. “This is part of the new FBI’s renewed efforts to crack down on public corruption and deliver accountability for the American people,” he declared.
“Justice will be done.” The broader investigation into Maurice Hill’s drug trafficking and “other offenses” continues, with Serina’s role as an “interceptee” on the wiretap underscoring the overlap between their alleged crimes.
Customs and Border Protection has distanced itself from Hill, noting she wasn’t a sworn officer and has been sidelined on unpaid leave pending her case’s resolution. As of Wednesday, no attorney was listed for her in court records. This unfolding saga at the intersection of public service and personal gain promises to keep investigators—and the public—on edge as more details emerge.
