Nigerian Man Arrested in US, Faces Deportation over ‘Bank Fraud, Identity Theft’

Etinosa Osahon, a 49-year-old Nigerian, has been arrested by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles over alleged criminal offences linked to theft and fraud.

In a statement posted on X, ICE Los Angeles said Osahon is currently in its custody pending removal proceedings.

According to the agency, Osahon’s criminal record includes stealing, possession of stolen mail, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.

“ICE Los Angeles arrested Etinosa Osahon, 49, of Nigeria, May 21,” the agency wrote.

“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 arrest adds to a series of enforcement actions by US authorities involving Nigerians accused of various criminal offences.

In April, ICE arrested another Nigerian national, Olatunde Olusanjo, over allegations bordering on sexual offences.

The agency said Olusanjo was apprehended by its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) unit and placed in custody pending deportation proceedings.

US authorities have in recent months intensified immigration enforcement actions targeting foreign nationals with criminal records.

The Donald Trump administration has had Nigeria and a sprinkling of other nations in its crosshairs — with a raft of anti-immigrant policies routinely lobbed their way.