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May 23, 2025St. Paul, MN, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE removes child rapist, illegal alien wanted in Honduras

SAINT PAUL - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a dangerous foreign fugitive and illegal alien wanted by law enforcement authorities in Honduras for rape and preparation for use of aggravated child pornography May 16.

Felipe Nery Casco Murillo, first came to the attention of immigration authorities, May 13, 2023, when he applied for admission to the United States at the Hildago Port of Entry in Hidalgo, Texas. On the same date, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued Casco a notice to appear and paroled him into the U.S., pending immigration proceedings.

On Nov. 5, 2024, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations received notice that Casco was wanted in Honduras for the crime of rape and preparation and use of aggravated child pornography. ICE ERO arrested him on Jan. 28, 2025, and an immigration judge with the Justice Department’s Executive Office for Immigration Review ordered him removed April 17.

ICE ERO St. Paul removed Casco and turned him over to Honduran authorities May 16.

Members of the public who have information about foreign fugitives are urged to contact ICE by calling the ICE Tip Line at 866-347-2423 or internationally at 001-1802-872-6199. They can also file a tip online by completing ICE’s online tip form.

For more news and information on how the ERO field office in the Twin Cities carries out its immigration enforcement mission follow us on X at @EROSaintPaul

Updated: 06/13/2025
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May 14, 2025Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE removes Chinese national convicted of photographing military installations

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Philadelphia removed Fengyun Shi, a citizen of China with a final order of removal, to China on May 7. ICE’s Office of the Principal Legal Advisor designated Shi as a national security risk based on his conviction for use of an aircraft for the unlawful photographing of designated military installations.

"The removal of Fengyun Shi reflects ICE’s steadfast dedication to protecting the American people and upholding national security. His unlawful actions posed a significant risk to sensitive military installations, and his removal ensures that he is no longer a threat to the nation,” said acting ERO Philadelphia Field Office Director Brian McShane. “ICE will continue to enforce immigration laws with the highest priority placed on safeguarding the United States and its citizens."

On Aug. 11, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection admitted Shi to the United States at the San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, California, as an F-1 nonimmigrant for the duration of his status as an agricultural engineering graduate student at the University of Minnesota.

The FBI arrested Shi in San Francisco on Jan. 18, 2024, for prohibited operation of an unmanned aircraft system, violation of national defense airspace, and photography of defense installations after an investigation revealed Shi utilized a commercial drone to take photographs of U.S. naval bases in the Norfolk, Virginia, area.

The U.S. Department of State terminated Shi’s F-1 nonimmigrant visa due to his pending criminal charges on Jan. 25, 2024, and on Feb. 7, 2024, the University of Minnesota terminated him from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia’s Newport News Division convicted Shi for use of an aircraft for the unlawful photographing of designated installation without authorization on Oct. 2, 2024. He was sentenced to six months of incarceration and one year of supervised release.

ERO Philadelphia encountered Shi at Federal Correctional Institution Allenwood in White Deer, Pennsylvania, and lodged an immigration detainer against him on Nov. 13, 2024.

On March 7, ERO Philadelphia arrested Shi upon his release from FCI-ALS and detained him at the Clinton County Correctional Facility in McElhatten, Pennsylvania. On the same date, ERO Philadelphia served him with a notice to appear charging removability pursuant to Section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

On March 24, an immigration judge in Elizabeth, New Jersey, ordered Shi removed from the United States to China.

Members of the public with information can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or by completing ICE’s online tip form.

Learn more about ICE Philadelphia’s mission to increase public safety in our Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia communities on X at @EROPhiladelphia.

Updated: 06/13/2025
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March 13, 2025Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE removes convicted drug trafficker to Pakistan

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Amal Said, a citizen of Pakistan and convicted international drug trafficker with a final order of removal, to Pakistan March 5.

"The extradition, conviction and removal of Amal Said, demonstrates the collaborative, whole of government approach that ICE supports in protecting the citizens of the U.S.” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Brian McShane. "Our dedicated officers and partners in law enforcement have worked tirelessly to ensure such dangerous individuals are brought to justice and then removed from the United States.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection paroled Said into the United States at New York for prosecution.

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York convicted Said of international narcotics conspiracy and attempted international distribution of heroin and sentenced him to 131 months of incarceration.

ICE encountered Said at Federal Correctional Institution Loretto on Aug. 8, 2023, served him with a notice and order of expedited removal, and lodged an immigration detainer with the facility.

Said was arrested and detained by ICE upon release from the institution and remained in ICE custody throughout removal proceedings.

Members of the public with information can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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October 28, 2025Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE removes criminal alien involved in one of Philly’s most shocking acts of violence

Illegal alien was conspirator in 1994 death of teenager Eddie Polec

PHILADELPHIA — ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia removed criminal alien Bou Khathavong to Laos on Sept. 2, after years of legal proceedings. Khathavong contributed to one of Philadelphia’s most shocking and senseless acts of violence — the 1994 death of Philadelphia high school student Eddie Polec, who was murdered on the steps of a local church.

“We sincerely hope that the removal of Bou Khathavong can finally help the family of Eddie Polec and the city of Philadelphia heal from one of the most horrifying crimes in Philadelphia’s history,” said ICE ERO Philadelphia acting Field Office Director David O’Neill. “ICE is working daily to safeguard the American public and bring justice for the families of those who are harmed by illegal aliens.”

Khathavong legally entered the United States from Laos on June 23, 1980.

On Nov. 11, 1994, Khathavong was arrested by the Philadelphia Police Department for his role in the brutal murder of Polec, 16, who was savagely beaten to death by a mob of suburban teenagers in the Fox Chase neighborhood of Philadelphia.

The brutal murder horrified the community and made national headlines. Khathavong was charged with two counts of murder, possession of an instrument of crime, and criminal conspiracy.

Reporting at the time recounted how the victim was mercilessly beaten with baseball bats and other weapons while lying defenseless on the steps of a church. Despite desperate calls for help, the attack continued until Polec succumbed to his injuries.

On March 19, 1996, Khathavong was convicted of criminal conspiracy and sentenced to a minimum of five years and a maximum of ten years in prison.

On Feb. 14, 1996, the former Immigration and Naturalization Service lodged an immigration detainer against Khathavong at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia.

On Sept. 1, 1998, INS served him with a notice to appear before an immigration judge, charging him as an aggravated felon under Section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

On Dec. 7, 2004, an immigration judge in York ordered Khathavong removed from the U.S. to Laos. Khathavong was released on an order of supervision in 2005.

After years of legal hurdles, ICE ERO Philadelphia successfully removed the dangerous criminal alien from the U.S.

Khathavong’s removal marks the culmination of efforts by ERO Philadelphia and ICE’s Removal Management Division to enforce the immigration laws of the U.S. and ensure public safety.

Members of the public with information can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

Learn more about ICE Philadelphia’s mission to increase public safety in our Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia communities on X at @EROPhiladelphia.

Updated: 10/28/2025
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April 7, 2025Seattle, WA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE removes criminal alien wanted for drug trafficking in Costa Rica

SEATTLE – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Josseth Santos-Fonseca, 30, a citizen of Costa Rica, to his home country where he is wanted by law enforcement authorities for drug trafficking.

Santos entered the U.S. near Laredo, Texas, without inspection or admission by an immigration official. The U.S. Border Patrol apprehended Santos on Nov. 8, 2018. While continuing with immigration proceedings, ICE received notification from Costa Rican authorities of Santos conviction related to drug smuggling. Once an immigration judge ordered Santos removed, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Seattle removed Santos to Costa Rica without incident.

“ERO Seattle continues to work with our international partners to ensure criminal aliens are unable to find refuge in the U.S. from justice in their home country,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Seattle Interim Field Office Director Cammilla H. Wamsley. “Drug trafficking is a serious offense, and the risk it presents will always be a motivator for our officers to locate and arrest those wanted in their country of origin.”

Members of the public who have information about foreign fugitives are urged to contact ICE by calling the ICE Tip Line at 1 (866) 347-2423 or internationally at 001-1802-872-6199. They can also file a tip online by completing ICE’s online tip form.

Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in your community on X at @EROSeattle.

Updated: 06/13/2025
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April 4, 2025Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE removes criminal illegal alien wanted for rape in Ecuador

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Jose Luis Romero Diaz, a citizen of Ecuador with a final order of removal, to Ecuador, March 25. Romero is a foreign fugitive wanted by law enforcement authorities in Ecuador for rape, trafficking in controlled substances and theft.

“Romero’s removal underscores ICE Philadelphia’s critical role in protecting our communities from those who present a significant danger to public safety. Through diligent enforcement of immigration laws, ICE prioritizes the apprehension and removal of individuals who are wanted for serious crimes,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Brian McShane.

The U.S. Border Patrol arrested Romero Nov. 20, 2023, near El Paso, Texas, for entering the United States without inspection or parole by an immigration official. The next day, the Border Patrol served him a notice to appear and released him on his own recognizance.

An immigration judge in New York ordered Romero removed from the United States to Ecuador in absentia March 20, 2024.

The New York Police Department arrested Romero for robbery causing physical injury Nov. 2, 2024. These charges remain pending.

Romero reported to the ICE New York field office in New York, New York, and requested copies of his immigration documents Jan. 14. ICE New York arrested him that same day and transferred him to ICE Philadelphia at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, where he remained prior until his removal.

Members of the public with information can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

Learn more about ICE Philadelphia’s mission to increase public safety in our Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia communities on X: @EROPhiladelphia.

Updated: 06/13/2025
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August 4, 2025Washington, DC, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE removes fugitive criminal predator who attempted to exploit US immigration system

Alien wanted by Belgian authorities for sexually exploiting a child

WASHINGTON — ICE removed Romulus Mihai, an illegally present, 33-year-old Belgian fugitive convicted of sexual exploitation of a child in his native country, and turned him over to Belgian authorities July 31.

Following his conviction, Mihai fled to the United States. to avoid serving his prison sentence for the child sex crime in Belgium. ICE Homeland Security Investigations Washington, D.C. arrested him in April 2025.

“The arrest of Romulus Mihai is a testament to the outstanding collaboration between HSI and USCIS. Together, we were able to identify, arrest and remove a child sex predator who had no legal right to remain in the U.S.” said HSI Washington, D.C. acting Special Agent in Charge Christopher Heck. “Not only did Mihai victimize a child in his native country; he attempted to exploit the integrity of our immigration system to avoid accountability for his crime. HSI Washington, D.C. remains committed to safeguarding the lawful immigration process and holding accountable those who seek to exploit it. Furthermore, we will continue to prosecute, arrest and remove any criminal alien offender who endangers our communities.”

Mihai entered the U.S. under the visa waiver program in April 2013 and continued through the immigration process, attempting to gain U.S. citizenship. However, he never disclosed his criminal history to immigration officials.

During the adjudication review for his naturalization application, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate referred Mihai’s cases to HSI Washington, D.C. for further investigation after discovering his criminal history.

Based on evidence obtained throughout the investigation, Mihai was arrested and placed into immigration proceedings. A Department of Justice immigration judge ordered him removed June 26.

ICE officials removed Mihai from the U.S. to Belgium July 31 and turned him over to Belgian authorities.

If you have information about criminal activity in your community, call the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE or complete the online tip form.

Learn more about HSI Washington, D.C.’s mission to increase public safety in our Maryland communities on X at @HSI_DC.

Updated: 08/05/2025
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May 8, 2025Salt Lake City, UT, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE removes Guatemalan national wanted aggravated sexual assault of a minor

The child was under the age of 14

SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Utah removed Sergio Orlando Monroy Rescinos, 37, an illegal alien from Guatemala, to his home country May 7 to face charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor under 14 years of age.

Upon arrival in Guatemala, Monroy was arrested by Guatemalan authorities in close coordination with the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement task force and turned over to the courthouse for criminal proceedings

Monroy entered the United States near Calexico, California, Nov. 16, 2017, was encountered by U.S. Border Patrol and placed into removal proceedings. He was removed to Guatemala Jan. 3, 2018. He reentered the United States near Calexico a second time Oct. 19, 2018, and was apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. His prior order of removal was reinstated, and he was returned to Guatemala Dec. 19, 2018.

He attempted to enter the U.S. a third time Dec. 1, 2023, near Eagle Pass, Texas, and was placed into removal proceedings by officers with CBP. He was transferred to ICE custody and bonded out of custody July 9, 2024, to continue his immigration proceedings. He failed to comply with the immigration judge’s order and his prior order of removal was reinstated.

Monroy was encountered at the Sevier County Jail in Richfield, Utah, after his arrest March 27 and ICE officers issued a detainer the same day.

The apprehension, detention and removal of these fugitives like Monroy are supported by the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement, also known as S.A.F.E. — a fugitive enforcement and information sharing partnership between the U.S., El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.

Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Montana on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @EROSaltLakeCity.

Updated: 06/13/2025
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April 15, 2025St. Paul, MN, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE removes Guatemalan national wanted for gender crimes in his home country

MINNEAPOLIS – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in St. Paul removed illegally present Leonardo Elias Chicoj Mejia, 26, to his home country April 9 to face charges of gender based violence which includes charges such as domestic violence.

Upon arrival in Guatemala, Chicoj was arrested by Guatemalan authorities in close coordination with the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement taskforce and turned over to the courthouse for criminal proceedings

Chicoj entered the United States at an unknown location and location without admission by an immigration official. He was encountered by ICE officers at the Beadle County Jail, in Huron, South Dakota, Feb. 4 where he was being held on local charges for assault, obstructing an officer and resisting arrest.

He was moved Feb. 6 to ICE custody at the Minnehaha County Jail in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for removal proceedings.

“We appreciate the cooperation of our partners in South Dakota to assist in removing this illegal alien from our community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operation St. Paul Field Office Director Peter Berg. “We also appreciate the efforts of our ICE office in Guatemala in making this a smooth transition so Chicoj can face justice in his home country.”

Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska on X, @EROSaintPaul

Updated: 06/13/2025
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March 5, 2025Washington, DC, United StatesHuman Rights Violators

ICE removes human rights violator, sex offender to Rwanda

WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement successfully removed Napolean Ahmed Mbonyunkiza, a 56-year-old Rwandan convicted sex offender and human rights violator, to his home country, March 4.

Ahmed Mbonyunkiza was charged in 2010 with sexual abuse in the third degree, neglect of a dependent person, and dependent adult abuse in the United States. He was released on bond but fled prior to the completion of his criminal court proceedings.

ICE paroled Ahmed Mbonyunkiza into the U.S. in 2013 to face justice for his crimes. ICE’s Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center uncovered during the investigation his ties to the Mouvement Republicain National pour la Democratie et le Developpement, a political party affiliated with the notorious Interahamwe militia which played a significant role in the Rwandan genocide.

Ahmed Mbonyunkiza pled guilty in 2014 to all charges and was sentenced to a maximum of 30 years in prison. He ultimately served 10 years before being taken into ICE custody in January 2024, at which time he was placed into removal proceedings.

An immigration judge from the Justice Department’s Executive Office for Immigration Review ordered his removal to Rwanda on April 15, 2024. ICE successfully executed the removal, turning the criminal alien over to Rwandan authorities without incident.

The Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center is led by ICE and leverages the expertise of criminal investigators, attorneys, historians, intelligence analysts and federal partners to provide a whole of government approach to prevent the U.S. from becoming a safe haven for individuals who commit war crimes, genocide, torture and other human rights abuses around the globe. Currently, ICE has more than 180 active investigations into suspected human rights violators and is pursuing more than 1,945 leads and removals cases involving suspected human rights violators from 95 different countries. The center has issued more than 79,000 lookouts since 2003, for potential perpetrators of human rights abuses and stopped over 390 human rights violators and war crimes suspects from entering the U.S.

Individuals can report suspicious criminal activity to the ICE Tip Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE or (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form. Highly trained specialists take reports from both the public and law enforcement agencies on more than 400 laws enforced by ICE.

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Updated: 06/13/2025
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April 30, 2025Buffalo, NY, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE removes illegal alien, child sex predator to Mexico

Miguel Saldivar-Moran convicted of sexual acts to a child, removed by ICE Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed illegally present Mexican national Miguel Saldivar-Moran from the United States to Mexico, April 29. Saldivar has convictions for acting in a course of sexual conduct against a child and criminal sex act among other charges.

“ICE will not tolerate criminal aliens who violate innocent children in our communities,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Acting Deputy Field Office Director Philip Rhoney. “We will pursue these vile predators with utmost urgency and effect their removal from the United States.”

Salvidar, 45, admitted to illegally entering the United States in 1997 by crossing the border from Mexico into Arizona without being admitted or paroled by a U.S. Immigration official. Between 2003 – 2013, Saldivar was convicted of three counts of DWI and one count of endangering the welfare of a child for which he was sentenced to probation and fines. An immigration judge ordered him removed from the U.S. Sept. 7, 2016. Saldivar appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals, but the BIA denied his claim June 30, 2017.

The Suffolk County Court on Long Island, New York convicted Saldivar May 14, 2019, for the crimes of first-degree sexual abuse, acting in course of sexual conduct against a child, first degree criminal sex act and acting in a manner to injure a child.

ICE Buffalo arrested Saldivar April 10, upon his release from New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision custody in Attica, New York.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-347-2423 or completing ICE’s online tip form.

Learn more about ERO Buffalo’s mission to preserve public safety on X, @EROBuffalo.

Updated: 06/13/2025