The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained a 31-year-old Nigerian national, Barnabas Terhemba Jime, following his conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. ICE made the announcement via a post on X on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Details of the Arrest
According to the agency, Jime was among a group of individuals described as 'criminal illegal aliens' apprehended during enforcement operations last week. The post highlighted several cases, with Jime specifically named as one of those arrested.
The ICE statement read: 'Criminals came from all over the world to take advantage of America’s open borders to wreak havoc in our communities. Here are just a few of the criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE last week.'
It further noted: 'Jime, 31, convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal from the United States.'
Barnabas Terhemba Jime was convicted for his involvement in a scheme aimed at defrauding victims through wire communications. The arrest underscores ongoing efforts by US authorities to identify and deport individuals who have violated immigration laws and committed serious crimes.
ICE has not disclosed additional details about the specific fraud case or the duration of Jime's stay in the US prior to his arrest. The agency continues to prioritize the arrest and removal of criminal aliens as part of its enforcement mandate.
