ICE Boston arrests Brazilian fugitive, immigration absconder wanted for failure to serve her sentence after felony bank fraud conviction

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended a foreign fugitive and criminal alien Jan. 31 wanted in Brazil for failure to serve a sentence after her conviction for bank fraud. ICE is withholding the name and likeness of this alien offender due to privacy issues concerning this individual.

A Brazilian court convicted the criminal alien August 2015 of felony bank fraud and sentenced her to two years and eight months incarceration.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested the criminal alien May 2018 as she attempted to unlawfully entered the United States near Nogales, Arizona, released her on an order of recognizance and enrolled her in ICE’s Alternatives to Detention program. Those who are released from custody must comply with the terms and conditions of their release, including appearances at all scheduled court hearings and compliance with program requirements. The alien failed to comply with the requirements and later that month and was reclassified as an absconder.

“ICE deportation officers are in the field every day ensuring that criminal aliens trying to evade justice, like this individual, are held accountable for their actions,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “ICE Boston is committed to locating and apprehending these fugitives and ensuring they are made to and face the consequences of their criminal conduct.”

The criminal alien will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

 Members of the public with information regarding foreign fugitives from justice 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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