Nigerian Man Arrested by ICE After Theft and Money Laundering Conviction

(Raphael Oludemilade-Adebowale. Photo by Daily Post)

A Nigerian national has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following his convictions for stealing money and money laundering.

Raphael Oludemilade-Adebowale was detained as part of the agency's ongoing immigration enforcement operation.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest on Wednesday.

Adebowale was convicted in Massachusetts of stealing more than $1,200 from a senior citizen and money laundering.

He had tried to have the charges dismissed but a Massachusetts court rejected his request.

A jury then found him guilty based on court documents.

After his arrest by ICE, Adebowale now faces immigration proceedings.

He could be removed from the United States.

U.S. officials highlighted his case as part of their latest enforcement operation targeting immigrants with criminal convictions.

The Secretary of Homeland Security said the operation had arrested people convicted of serious crimes including murder, child abuse, stalking and other dangerous offences.