ICE arrests Nigerian Raphael Oludemilade-Adebowale for larceny, money laundering in Massachusetts
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Nigerian national Raphael Oludemilade-Adebowale on Wednesday, September 10, 2026, following his convictions for larceny and money laundering in Massachusetts. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Adebowale was found guilty of stealing more than $1,200 from a person over 60 years old and of laundering the proceeds. A Massachusetts Superior Court rejected his bid to dismiss the indictment, and a jury returned a guilty verdict. ICE took him into custody as part of its latest immigration enforcement operation targeting immigrants with criminal convictions. Adebowale now faces removal proceedings and could be deported from the United States after serving any sentence. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the arrest is part of a broader effort to detain murderers, pedophiles, stalkers and other dangerous illegal aliens. The case highlights how criminal convictions can trigger immigration consequences for Nigerians living abroad. Those with similar records should verify their immigration status and consider consulting legal counsel to understand potential risks of detention or deportation.