ERO Boston arrests fugitive wanted by Brazilian authorities for armed robbery, corruption of minors

BOSTON — Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended an unlawfully present Brazilian fugitive wanted by authorities in his home country for charges of theft with a firearm and corruption of minors. Deportation officers from ERO Boston apprehended the 27-year-old Brazilian noncitizen July 15 near his residence in Milford.

“This Brazilian fugitive attempted to flee justice in his home country and hide out in Massachusetts,” said ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons. “Thanks to the efforts of our officers, he will have to face justice in his home country. ERO Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing such egregious noncitizen threats from our New England communities.”

The Brazilian fugitive unlawfully entered the United States on an unknown date, at an unknown location, and without being inspected, admitted or paroled by U.S. immigration authorities.

Brazilian authorities are currently seeking custody of the Brazilian fugitive to stand trial for charges of theft with firearm and corruption of minors. If convicted, the he faces 19 years in prison.

Deportation officers from ERO Boston apprehended the 27-year-old Brazilian noncitizen July 15 near his residence in Milford. He remains in ERO custody.

ERO conducts removals of individuals without a lawful basis to remain in the United States, including at the order of immigration judges with Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review. The Executive Office for Immigration Review is a separate entity from the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Immigration judges in these courts make decisions based on the merits of each individual case, determining if a noncitizen is subject to a final order of removal or eligible for certain forms of relief from removal.

Members of the public with information regarding noncitizen offenders 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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