Criminal Division - Cyber and Intellectual Property Crimes Section
AUSAs in the Cyber and Intellectual Property Crimes Section prosecute sophisticated attacks on computer systems, intellectual property offenses, and Internet fraud as part of the Department of Justice’s Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (“CHIP”) program. Section AUSAs receive specialized training in computer technology and legal issues and coordinate with federal and local law enforcement agencies in fighting cybercrime. Section AUSAs participate in several high-technology investigative organizations, including the Los Angeles Electronic Crimes Task Force, and coordinate various workings groups designed to address computer intrusions, intellectual property offenses and computer forensics issues. In addition, Section AUSAs are actively involved in community outreach efforts with the technology and entertainment industries.
Wes Hsu, Assistant United States Attorney
Section Chief
The United States Attorney's Office
Central District of California
Criminal Division
Attn: Cyber and Intellectual Property Crime Section
312 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
(213) 894-3045
Individuals who believe that they may have been victims of lending discrimination by Countrywide and have questions about the settlement may email the Department of Justice at countrywide.settlement@usdoj.gov .
