The former acting director of intelligence for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling more than $180,000 using bogus travel vouchers and timesheet claims.

James M. Woosley, 48, and four subordinates — including Woosley’s girlfriend — have admitted to making up expenses for trips and hotel stays that were never taken, costing taxpayers more than $600,000 over three years.

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