
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has detailed how 10 Bangladeshi nationals ended up on a list of what it described as the “worst of the worst” criminal offenders. The agency highlighted individuals arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), noting that the list includes 10 Bangladeshis among those categorized as the most serious offenders.
Under DHS leadership, officials say they are carrying out President Donald Trump’s pledge to enforce immigration laws through large-scale deportation operations, beginning with individuals accused of the most serious crimes, including undocumented immigrants featured in the report.
As part of ongoing enforcement actions targeting undocumented immigrants, 10 Bangladeshis were arrested on allegations ranging from child exploitation, rape and sexual violence to drug trafficking, fraud, credit card fraud, armed robbery, theft and assault.
According to DHS, its agency U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested approximately 400,000 undocumented immigrants over the past year. Of them, around 56,000 were convicted of serious crimes. The 10 Bangladeshis listed were categorized among the “worst of the worst,” the agency said.
DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis stated in a release that law enforcement officers have recently apprehended thousands of undocumented immigrants involved in serious crimes.
“These individuals have committed acts such as violence against children or harm to innocent people. They should not have the opportunity to remain in the United States, as they pose a significant threat to society,” she said.
List of 10 Bangladeshis Arrested and Allegations:
Kazi Abu Sayeed
Charges: Exploitation of a minor, bookmaking, gambling
Arrested: Fort Scott, Kansas
Shahed Hassan
Charges: Carrying a concealed weapon, shoplifting
Arrested: Raleigh, North Carolina
Mohammed Ahmed
Charges: Sexual assault (carnal abuse), sex offense
Arrested: Buffalo, New York
Md Hossain
Charges: Sexual assault (carnal abuse)
Arrested: Queens, New York
Mahtabuddin Ahmed
Charges: Marijuana sale, hallucinogen distribution
Arrested: Chantilly, Virginia
Newaz Khan
Charges: Dangerous drug offenses
Arrested: Marlin, Texas
Shaharia Abir
Charges: Larceny
Arrested: Pensacola, Florida
Alomgir Chowdhury
Charges: Fraud – illegal use of credit cards
Arrested: Mount Clemens, Michigan
Istiaq Rafi
Charges: Weapon offense, possession of synthetic narcotics
Arrested: Manassas, Virginia
Konok Parvez
Charges: Fraud
Arrested: Phoenix, Arizona
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