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New Indian Express
18 hours ago
- New Indian Express
CBI brings back fugitive Moideenabba Ummer Beary from UAE in fake currency case
NEW DELHI: In a significant breakthrough after over a decade, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully facilitated the return of Moideenabba Ummer Beary, who was wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a high-profile fake currency case, from the United Arab Emirates, officials said on Friday. Beary landed in Mumbai on Friday as a deportee, they said, adding that the International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of the CBI, in close coordination with the National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abu Dhabi, ensured his return through INTERPOL channels. 'Beary had been on the run for over a decade and was the subject of a Red Notice issued by INTERPOL at the request of the NIA since December 2013. The NIA had registered a case against him at its Kochi branch for allegedly procuring high-quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from Dubai and smuggling them into India via Sharjah, with the consignment ultimately reaching Bengaluru,' a senior CBI official said. The NIA, in its charge sheet in connection with the case, has accused him of counterfeiting Indian currency, cheating, and criminal conspiracy. The CBI had been tracking Beary's movements and successfully geo-located him in the UAE with assistance from INTERPOL's global network, the officials said, adding that following his arrest in the UAE, a formal extradition request was processed through the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs. Red Notices, circulated globally by INTERPOL, play a critical role in locating and apprehending fugitives. The CBI, as India's designated INTERPOL liaison (NCB-India), has been instrumental in returning over 100 wanted individuals to India in recent years through its dedicated platform, BHARATPOL.
Time Business News
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
Captured by the Colour: Five Fugitives Caught Through INTERPOL Red Notices
VANCOUVER – When a person becomes the target of an INTERPOL Red Notice, their name, photo, and alleged crimes circulate across 194 countries in seconds. Though not an arrest warrant, the Red Notice remains one of the most potent tools in international law enforcement. It can prevent travel, freeze bank accounts, alert border authorities, and in many cases, lead to arrest and extradition. Despite criticisms of political abuse and human rights violations, Red Notices have also been instrumental in tracking and capturing high-profile fugitives, including white-collar criminals, corrupt officials, terrorists, and alleged war criminals. In this press release, Amicus International Consulting explores five real-world cases where Red Notices were effectively used to capture fugitives—and how these examples expose both the strengths and vulnerabilities of the system. What Is a Red Notice and Why Does It Matter Issued at the request of a member country, a Red Notice is a request circulated by INTERPOL to locate and provisionally arrest a wanted individual pending extradition. It is not a binding international warrant, but many countries treat it as sufficient grounds for arrest, primarily if a bilateral or multilateral extradition treaty exists. While INTERPOL itself has no enforcement power, the visibility and reach of a Red Notice create serious consequences, including: Detention during international travel Asset freezing by global banks Immigration issues and residency denials Loss of access to global business or employment Red Notices can result in immediate arrest or prolonged detention, even before a formal trial has commenced. Case Study 1: Jho Low – The 1MDB Scandal Architect Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho, known globally as Jho Low, is perhaps one of the most infamous economic fugitives of the last decade. He is the alleged mastermind behind the 1MDB financial scandal, in which over $4.5 billion was embezzled from Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund and laundered through global banks, real estate deals, and high-profile parties. Malaysia and Singapore both issued warrants for his arrest in 2016. INTERPOL subsequently circulated a Red Notice. Low evaded capture for years, reportedly living in China, Hong Kong, and the Middle East. Despite the Red Notice, his exact whereabouts remain unknown, raising questions about the limitations of the system when political interests override cooperation and transparency. However, the Red Notice had real effects: Banks closed accounts linked to him or his shell companies. His travel options narrowed significantly. Diplomatic efforts escalated between Malaysia and foreign governments. Though not yet captured, Jho Low's Red Notice played a crucial role in limiting his financial and physical mobility. Case Study 2: Félicien Kabuga – Rwandan Genocide Financier In one of INTERPOL's longest-running manhunts, Félicien Kabuga, a Rwandan businessman accused of financing and inciting genocide, was captured in 2020 in a suburb of Paris after 26 years on the run. Kabuga allegedly used his fortune to fund the Hutu militias that massacred over 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu in 1994. A Red Notice was issued by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), later continued under the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. What worked in this case? Decades of intelligence sharing between European states. Use of biometric data to match Kabuga's aliases. Surveillance of family members led investigators to his location. His arrest and extradition to The Hague marked a significant victory for international justice, and INTERPOL's Red Notice played a crucial role in maintaining global pressure and ensuring data visibility. Case Study 3: Anne-Elisabeth Falkevik Hagen – An Abduction Gone International In a rare case blending Red Notices with domestic mystery, Anne-Elisabeth Falkevik Hagen, the wife of one of Norway's wealthiest men, disappeared in 2018. What initially appeared to be a kidnapping for ransom eventually evolved into a murder investigation with international implications. When suspicions fell on people outside of Norway, INTERPOL issued Red Notices to track down foreign accomplices. Multiple Red Notices were reportedly circulated across Europe, including countries where crypto wallets connected to the ransom demands had been accessed. Although the case remains partially unresolved, INTERPOL's involvement helped uncover complex cross-border digital transactions and track suspects through international cooperation, which only Red Notices could facilitate. Case Study 4: Carlos Ghosn – From Extradition to Escape While not a capture, the story of Carlos Ghosn, former chairman of Nissan and Renault, underscores the power—and the limits—of a Red Notice. After his arrest in Japan for alleged financial misconduct, Ghosn fled to Lebanon in a dramatic escape concealed inside an audio equipment box. INTERPOL issued a Red Notice at Japan's request. However, Lebanon has no extradition treaty with Japan, and does not extradite its citizens (Ghosn holds Lebanese citizenship). Although Ghosn was never recaptured, the Red Notice: Severely restricted his ability to travel. Forced him to remain in Lebanon indefinitely. Created a diplomatic rift between Tokyo and Beirut. This case shows that even when a Red Notice cannot lead to arrest, it can confine a fugitive within political or geographic boundaries for years. Case Study 5: Luka Bojić – Serbian Crime Boss Captured in Greece In 2021, INTERPOL issued a Red Notice for Luka Bojić, a high-ranking figure in the Balkan drug cartel responsible for smuggling cocaine across Europe. Greek authorities detained Bojić in Thessaloniki after the Red Notice triggered a routine passport database scan at the airport. He was held for over a year as Serbia filed an extradition request, ultimately leading to his transfer back for trial. This case illustrates the effectiveness of Red Notices when coordinated with border enforcement systems and regional judicial cooperation. Red Notice Success Rate and Impact According to INTERPOL, more than 10,000 Red Notices are issued annually. While most never make headlines, they contribute to thousands of arrests globally, particularly in regions where border controls and digital systems are linked to INTERPOL databases. Red Notices have successfully aided in: Combating human trafficking and child exploitation rings Apprehending white-collar criminals in tax havens Tracking fugitives involved in war crimes and crimes against humanity Capturing terrorism suspects on global watchlists However, Red Notices are only as strong as the political and judicial cooperation behind them. Countries that choose not to honour extradition requests can render notices symbolic. Furthermore, politically motivated notices can erode trust in the system and hinder genuine enforcement. Amicus Commentary: Legal Tools with Geopolitical Consequences 'INTERPOL Red Notices function at the intersection of law and diplomacy,' said a spokesperson for Amicus International Consulting. 'They can be powerful instruments of justice or subtle weapons of repression.' Amicus assists individuals facing unjust Red Notices and supports governments and organizations with compliance, defence strategies, and cross-border legal coordination. Whether used to track real fugitives or as political instruments, Red Notices require meticulous legal interpretation and proactive strategy. Legal Analysis: When Red Notices Work—and When They Don't Success often depends on: Strength of local extradition law Political neutrality of the originating charges Diplomatic cooperation between NCBs (National Central Bureaus) Biometric and travel database integration Existence of a valid arrest warrant in the issuing country When these conditions align, capture and extradition can proceed smoothly. When they don't, the Red Notice may linger in digital limbo—visible, intimidating, but legally inert. Red Notices in the Private Sector: Beyond Law Enforcement Private sector entities—especially banks, airlines, and visa-processing agencies—use Red Notices as compliance triggers. A published or even internal Red Notice can result in: KYC/AML flagging by financial institutions Corporate travel bans Rejection of immigration or asylum applications Reputational damage in mergers and acquisitions Amicus advises companies with global mobility teams, compliance departments, and risk officers on how to navigate employee or client issues related to INTERPOL notices. Red Notice Deletion and Defence: The Legal Lifeline When a Red Notice is believed to be politically motivated or erroneous, individuals may petition INTERPOL's Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF). Amicus has successfully assisted dozens of clients in navigating this complex and legally opaque process. The CCF will consider appeals based on: Lack of due process in the home country Political, religious, or ethnic targeting Evidence of asylum or protected status Conflict with existing international protections The appeal process may take 6 to 12 months, during which individuals remain at risk of arrest unless precautionary measures are taken—a core service Amicus provides. The Road Ahead: Reform, Transparency, and Technological Checks As INTERPOL modernizes its Red Notice protocols, reform advocates call for: Greater transparency on notice issuance and removals Stronger pre-publication review of politically sensitive cases of politically sensitive cases Real-time integration with refugee databases Mandatory legal oversight by host countries before arrest These steps are crucial to ensure that Red Notices maintain their legitimacy as instruments of justice, not instruments of geopolitical coercion. 📞 Contact Information Phone: +1 (604) 200-5402 Email: info@ Website: Follow Us: 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 Twitter/X 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Time Business News
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
Exonerated but Still Wanted: Red Notices That Outlive Legal Cases
VANCOUVER – You win your case. The charges are dropped. A judge clears your name. But months—or even years—later, you find yourself arrested at a border, denied a visa, or blocked by a bank. Why? Because a Red Notice issued by INTERPOL continues to circulate globally, even after the legal grounds for it no longer exist. In a justice system increasingly dependent on digital alerts and automated databases, exoneration doesn't always mean freedom. Amicus International Consulting investigates how outdated or unresolved INTERPOL Red Notices continue to punish the legally innocent, raising urgent questions about due process, data synchronization, and international cooperation. When Innocence Isn't Enough A Red Notice, once issued, can outlive the legal case it was based on. Although it is meant to be temporary—pending extradition or resolution—INTERPOL notices are often not automatically removed even when: Charges are dropped A court rules in favour of the accused A statute of limitations expires A conviction is overturned on appeal This creates a legal phantom: a person who is no longer wanted by law, but still flagged globally as a fugitive. Case Study 1: British Banker Cleared, But Detained in Dubai In 2022, a British national previously accused of fraud in Southeast Asia was acquitted after evidence emerged that a business rival had fabricated the case. Despite the dismissal, he was arrested at Dubai International Airport during a layover, due to a Red Notice that had never been withdrawn. Although the arresting country had no jurisdiction and the extradition request was void, he was held for four days, missed a major business summit, and suffered reputational damage when local media reported on the story. His legal team, working with Amicus, later succeeded in having the Red Notice deleted by the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL Files (CCF). Still, the incident cost him professional contracts and exposed systemic failures in Red Notice management. Why Red Notices Outlast Legal Proceedings There are several reasons why Red Notices persist even after exoneration: Member States Must Notify INTERPOL INTERPOL does not actively monitor ongoing court cases. It relies on the issuing country to voluntarily request removal. Some countries delay or intentionally fail to update INTERPOL on dropped charges. INTERPOL's Bureaucratic Lag Even when removal is requested, data purging can take months . . The General Secretariat in Lyon handles the process and requires a formal internal review. Data Duplication in Third-Party Systems Many private firms (banks, airlines, visa services) mirror INTERPOL databases . . These may not update in real time—or at all—even when a Red Notice is deleted. Legal Limbo: The Digital Consequences Even after being cleared in court, an individual listed in INTERPOL's system may: Be detained at international borders Lose banking relationships due to KYC/AML compliance Have visa applications rejected or delayed Be barred from working in regulated industries Suffer reputational loss, especially if their Red Notice was publicly visible The human and economic cost of this 'residual criminality' can be devastating. Case Study 2: Journalist Exonerated, Still Flagged in Europe In 2021, a Middle Eastern journalist exiled in Europe won asylum and later had criminal defamation charges against her dismissed by the Supreme Court of her home country. Yet a Red Notice remained active, and she was detained during travel to Switzerland for a media conference. Authorities initially resisted her release, citing INTERPOL's alert. Only after Amicus submitted a dossier with court records and asylum documentation was she allowed to continue her journey. It took another seven months for the CCF to delete the outdated notice. Who Is Responsible for Removal? The responsibility to remove a Red Notice lies with: The Issuing Country : They must notify INTERPOL of legal developments. : They must notify INTERPOL of legal developments. The INTERPOL General Secretariat : Must process removals efficiently. : Must process removals efficiently. The CCF May act independently if a formal complaint is filed. May act independently if a formal complaint is filed. The Subject or their legal team must often initiate contact to push for deletion. This fragmented process creates a bottleneck, especially when legal representation is absent or under-resourced. The CCF: The Last Hope for the Wrongfully Listed The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF) is the only body authorized to review and delete Red Notices. Its process is confidential, written, and can take 6–12 months. Grounds for deletion include: Case dismissal or acquittal Violation of due process in the origin country Political or discriminatory motive Expiry of the statute of limitations Contradiction with asylum or refugee status While the CCF plays a vital role, its slow pace and limited enforcement power often mean that individuals remain trapped in legal uncertainty. Case Study 3: Businesswoman Exonerated in U.S., Flagged Abroad A dual citizen of the U.S. and West Africa was exonerated in a high-profile corporate embezzlement case in 2020. A federal court found the charges unfounded and politically retaliatory. However, INTERPOL had already issued a Red Notice. Although the U.S. courts cleared her, she was denied entry to Canada, where the Red Notice still appeared in immigration systems. It took Amicus and a Canadian legal team three months to coordinate with authorities and have her travel clearance reinstated. The Red Notice was eventually deleted, but her ability to operate in global finance remained impaired. Amicus Intervention: Legal Strategy Against Old Alerts Amicus International Consulting works with clients whose legal cases are resolved but whose Red Notices remain active. Our services include: Petitioning the CCF for deletion Requesting post-resolution updates from issuing countries Coordinating with immigration and banking compliance units Advising on travel and visa risks during review periods Reputation and media management for high-profile individuals 'Red Notices don't die just because the case does,' said a legal advisor at Amicus. 'You need to bury them legally—or they'll bury your freedom.' Private Sector Fallout: When Banks, Airlines, and Visa Services Don't Get the Memo Even after a Red Notice is deleted, the ripple effects continue: Banks may keep compliance flags for years , fearing future liability. , fearing future liability. Airlines may block bookings from blocked names via API-PNR systems. from blocked names via API-PNR systems. Visa systems, such as ESTA, ETIAS, and eTA, may automatically reject applicants with past INTERPOL flags. may automatically reject applicants with past INTERPOL flags. Background check companies may cite old or archived Red Notices. Amicus offers digital hygiene audits and private-sector erasure campaigns to mitigate ongoing risk. Case Study 4: Interpol Notice Deleted, But Identity Still Tainted In 2023, Amicus represented a Balkan IT executive who had a Red Notice removed after being cleared of charges in Croatia. Yet, his LinkedIn, banking apps, and even air ticketing profiles continued to reject verification due to cached data from third-party vendors. A year-long campaign of legal requests and GDPR filings finally removed the last traces of the outdated notice, but not before he lost clients and had to close his consultancy firm. Policy Recommendations: Preventing Post-Exoneration Injustice To prevent future harm, Amicus and human rights partners advocate for: Automatic removal protocols triggered by issuing countries upon exoneration triggered by issuing countries upon exoneration Real-time data syncing between INTERPOL and third-party users between INTERPOL and third-party users Mandatory Red Notice expiration after legal closure, unless extended by judicial order Red Notice review board with faster appeal windows for cleared individuals Global standard for data privacy and reputation restoration Until then, legal vigilance remains the only defence against a system that exceeds its mandate. Case Study 5: Politician Cleared, Still Blocked from Travel A former Central Asian diplomat, acquitted of corruption charges by an international court in 2021, continued to face travel restrictions in the EU and Asia-Pacific because his Red Notice had not been removed. Despite repeated requests, the issuing country refused to notify INTERPOL. Amicus filed an independent appeal with the CCF, resulting in the deletion nearly a year later. The gap between legal reality and INTERPOL's records had cost him three years of international engagement and stalled the humanitarian work he led. 📞 Contact Information Phone: +1 (604) 200-5402 Email: info@ Website: Follow Us: 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 Twitter/X 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Time Business News
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Facial Recognition and Red Flags: New Tools in Global Fugitive Hunts
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — International travel once symbolized freedom. In 2025, it increasingly symbolizes surveillance. Thanks to a convergence of biometric scanning, artificial intelligence (AI), and global law enforcement integration, modern borders have evolved into fully digitized checkpoints. These so-called 'smart borders' now function as real-time enforcement tools for INTERPOL Red Notices, identifying flagged individuals through facial recognition, often before they even realize they've been targeted. The Red Notice system was intended to facilitate international cooperation in locating and apprehending fugitives. But as technology outpaces legal safeguards, a growing body of evidence reveals that this system is now being used for political persecution, business retaliation, and even silencing dissidents abroad. The addition of facial recognition and biometric watchlists has dramatically increased the reach and danger of these notices. Amicus International Consulting, a global leader in legal identity change and extradition risk management, warns that your face is now your fingerprint, passport, and tracking device. When matched with international databases, it becomes a powerful surveillance tool—and one that is often impossible to escape unless legal steps are taken. A Red Notice, Explained An INTERPOL Red Notice is not a warrant in itself, but it serves as an international request to locate and provisionally arrest an individual pending extradition. The requesting country submits a notice, and INTERPOL shares it with all 194 member states. Once in the system, it can: Appear on immigration and customs watchlists Be embedded into the passport control and eGate software Be matched against CCTV footage or airport facial recognition Freeze bank accounts or block visa applications These notices often go unchallenged, unvetted, and unannounced to the individuals they target—until the moment they are detained. Biometric Surveillance: The New Weapon of Law Enforcement Facial recognition systems are no longer limited to airports today. They are being deployed by: Train stations, embassies, metro systems, and public squares Corporate security offices and fintech companies (through KYC compliance) Mobile apps for banking, messaging, and even social media verification Government-linked public surveillance grids Many of these systems feed into law enforcement databases or national security frameworks, which, in turn, share information with INTERPOL's centralized data repository. The result is a global surveillance web capable of tracking and detaining people anywhere, even without traditional documents. Case Study: Arrest at the Airport Café In March 2025, a Belarusian software engineer with refugee status in the Netherlands was flagged by facial recognition at Zurich Airport while ordering a coffee. A Red Notice had been issued by Belarus three days earlier, accusing him of financial fraud. The notice included a scanned passport photo and was uploaded to INTERPOL's biometric alert network. Swiss authorities detained him within 20 minutes. Though later released after proving political asylum, his 48-hour detention prompted the freezing of two business accounts, the loss of a client contract, and damage to his online reputation. How Amicus International Intervenes Amicus International provides a multi-layered legal solution for individuals flagged by biometric systems associated with Red Notices. Services include: 1. Biometric Exposure Analysis Using proprietary AI models, Amicus conducts a complete analysis of the client's digital footprint, including: Countries with facial recognition linked to INTERPOL Historical visa photos or biometric scans uploaded to government systems Financial accounts, mobile devices, or online services requiring facial ID This enables Amicus to create a customized risk map, detailing where the client is vulnerable and which jurisdictions to avoid. 2. Red Notice Deletion Support Amicus files complaints to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF), seeking the deletion of Red Notices based on: Political motivation Lack of due process in the issuing country Human rights violations or asylum protection status Legal documents, witness statements, and international protections (such as refugee status or haven) are compiled into a dossier. 3. Legal Identity Reconstruction Where necessary, Amicus assists clients in: Legally changing their name, gender, and citizenship Obtaining new national identification and travel documents Updating education records, banking credentials, and professional licenses This process is always conducted within the boundaries of local and international law. 4. Second Citizenship Procurement By assisting clients in obtaining citizenship by investment, ancestry, or fast-tracked residency, Amicus helps ensure an escape route through a jurisdiction not bound by INTERPOL extradition enforcement. Case Study: The Crypto CEO Caught by Facial Scan A Vietnamese tech entrepreneur and early Bitcoin investor became the target of a politically charged Red Notice in 2023. Allegedly involved in 'financial subversion,' his company's success abroad had angered authorities back home. While attending a conference in Seoul in 2024, a facial recognition camera at the hotel entrance—part of South Korea's national security grid—matched him to an INTERPOL notice issued hours earlier. The police were notified automatically. Although he avoided arrest, the encounter led to the cancellation of his keynote appearance and spooked investors. Amicus intervened. Within six months, he had: Acquired second citizenship in Dominica Changed his legal name and personal ID Had his Red Notice challenged and later removed by INTERPOL Established a holding company under the new identity Today, he lives and operates freely across Southeast Asia. The Legal Gray Zone: Where Rights Disappear What makes facial recognition-based Red Notice enforcement so controversial is that the technology operates silently, and often without transparency. In most countries: Individuals are not notified that their face has triggered a match They are not allowed access to the algorithm or database responsible They are often detained before legal counsel is made available No warrant or judicial review is necessary in many jurisdictions This creates a system ripe for abuse. Even INTERPOL admits it cannot thoroughly vet all Red Notices before publication. Yet, once attached to biometric data, these notices become near-impossible to escape. Facial Data, Forever Traceable Unlike passports or names, your face cannot be changed easily. Once matched to a Red Notice: Facial templates are shared across databases Airline systems may deny booking Social media platforms may block KYC-verified accounts Financial firms may decline compliance requests In 2025, being matched once can trigger years of digital exclusion, even if the Red Notice is later deleted. Amicus' Unique Advantage Unlike firms that simply assist in litigation or document preparation, Amicus takes a proactive, strategic approach to biometric risk: Predictive analytics to identify where Red Notices might originate to identify where Red Notices might originate Jurisdictional shielding through citizenship diversification through citizenship diversification Privacy-first identity design , allowing clients to re-enter public life safely , allowing clients to re-enter public life safely Biometric obfuscation strategies, including legal photograph modification that defeats facial recognition without deception Warning Signs You May Be Targeted Amicus recommends seeking immediate help if you: Are contacted by a foreign embassy unexpectedly Find yourself unable to renew a passport or obtain a visa Are denied a financial service requiring facial or ID verification Suspect your country of origin has political or financial reasons to retaliate Have been publicly associated with controversial political, financial, or activist activity Conclusion: When Your Face Becomes Your File Facial recognition systems have transformed global law enforcement. But their speed, opacity, and power make them a threat not just to criminals, but to innocent individuals accused without evidence, process, or oversight. Amicus International Consulting offers a fully legal, globally compliant response to this crisis: a way to escape the invisible net before it tightens. For anyone flagged, scanned, or targeted in silence, the path forward is not hiding—it is rebuilding. Legally. Safely. Permanently. Because in today's world, the right to anonymity is no longer default—it's a defense. Contact InformationPhone: +1 (604) 200-5402Email: info@ Website:
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
ICE raids in Massachusetts and San Diego. What we know so far
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and several federal law enforcement agencies apprehended nearly 1,600 undocumented immigrants during a sweeping operation across Massachusetts and San Diego throughout May. The monthlong operation, named Operation Patriot, focused on arresting individuals with ties to transnational crime, violent gangs, and those with serious criminal records in the U.S. or abroad. The initiative was led by ICE's Boston office in collaboration with federal partners, including the FBI, CBP, ATF, the Diplomatic Security Service, the U.S. Marshals, and the U.S. Coast Guard. ALSO READ| Who is Antoine Massey? New Orleans jail escapee's Instagram videos pleading Trump for help go viral 'The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a safer place today thanks to the hard work and determination of the men and women of ICE and our federal partners,' said Patricia H. Hyde, acting Field Office Director for ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston, per the ICE website. 'Make no mistake: Every person that we arrested was breaking our immigration laws, but most of these individuals had significant criminality.' ICE detailed that over 790 of the 1,461 arrested in Massachusetts had criminal charges or convictions. They confirmed details about operations in San Diego are still under wraps. The list of offenses includes murder, rape, drug trafficking, child sexual abuse, and affiliation with violent gangs like MS-13, Tren de Aragua, Trinitarios, and 18th Street. ICE stated that several individuals were also subjects of foreign arrest warrants or Interpol Red Notices. 'Among those arrested include truly alarming criminals: murderers wanted in their home countries, child predators, and drug traffickers,' said Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations New England. 'Public safety and national security remain our number one priority.' One of the more shocking arrests included a 55-year-old Salvadoran national with an Interpol Red Notice for aggravated homicide and kidnapping. Others included a Guatemalan national convicted of murder, a Brazilian national wanted for child rape, and a Colombian man convicted in his home country for drug trafficking. ALSO READ| Boulder attack: How did Mohamad Sabry Soliman learn to make firebombs? US authorities reveal stunning details FBI Boston's Kimberly Milka stressed, 'Together, with our partners, we have identified and removed hundreds of illegal alien offenders from the Commonwealth... and our work is not done.' ICE also confirmed that 277 of the individuals had previously been ordered removed by immigration judges but failed to comply, remaining unlawfully in the U.S.
