The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national Etinosa Osahon over alleged offences linked to fraud and identity theft.
ICE Los Angeles disclosed the arrest in a statement shared on X on Saturday.
According to the agency, Osahon, 49, was arrested on May 21 and is currently in custody pending removal proceedings.
“ICE Los Angeles arrested Etinosa Osahon, 49, of Nigeria, May 21,” the agency said.
ICE alleged that Osahon’s criminal record includes stealing, possession of stolen mail, bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
“Osahon’s criminal record includes stealing and being in possession of stolen mail, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft. He is in ICE custody pending removal,” the statement added.
The agency did not provide further details about the allegations or possible court proceedings.
The arrest comes amid increased immigration enforcement actions by US authorities involving foreign nationals with criminal records.
