134 Nigerians face US deportation over fraud, other offences

Fraud-related offences and money laundering feature prominently among charges listed against 134 Nigerians on a United States immigration enforcement register, according to The Punch. The names appear on the Department of Homeland Security’s “Worst of the Worst” list, compiled from individuals arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

An analysis shows fraud, including wire and mail fraud, appears in 59 records, the most frequent category, followed by assault or violent offences (24), money laundering (17), identity theft and sex offences (16 each), and theft or larceny (16). Drug offences appear in 10 records, conspiracy in seven, and immigration-related offences in six.

The figures reflect offences listed, not confirmed convictions, and neither the July nor August updates specified deportation dates.