Federal agents in Los Angeles have detained a 49-year-old Nigerian national, Etinosa Osahon, for his involvement in extensive theft and fraud schemes.
According to an official statement released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on X, Osahon is held in custody while deportation proceedings are finalized.
The agency revealed that his criminal history involves bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and the unlawful possession of stolen mail.
“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.
