US ICE arrests Nigerian national convicted of larceny, money laundering
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Nigerian national Raphael Oludemilade-Adebowale following his convictions for larceny and money laundering in Massachusetts.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest on Wednesday, naming Adebowale among those detained during a recent immigration enforcement operation.
According to DHS, Adebowale was convicted in Massachusetts for stealing more than $1,200 from an individual over the age of 60. He was also found guilty of money laundering. His effort to have the indictment dismissed was rejected by a Massachusetts Superior Court prior to his jury trial, as indicated in court records.
Following his arrest by ICE, Adebowale now faces immigration proceedings that could lead to his removal from the United States.
DHS’s announcement highlighted its ongoing efforts to apprehend immigrants with criminal convictions. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin stated that ICE has arrested individuals charged with serious offenses, including murder and sexual crimes, as part of this operation.
