Enforcement and Removal Operations New York City arrested an Uzbek fugitive July 22 who faces prosecution charges in Uzbekistan on fraud charges.
“This is another case where international law enforcement cooperation resulted in the arrest of a wanted fugitive,” said ERO New York City Field Officer Kenneth Genalo. “An individual who sought refuge in this country through illegal entry will now be brought to justice.”
U.S. Border Patrol arrested the Uzbek national after he unlawfully entered the United States near San Luis, Arizona, Feb. 14, 2023, and served him with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge. On the same date, officials released him from custody on an order of recognizance.
Uzbek authorities are seeking his arrest for the offense of fraud. The maximum penalty possible for this offense is eight years of imprisonment.
ERO New York City arrested the Uzbek national July 22 without incident in New York City. He is in ICE custody.
