U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegally present Peruvian alien wanted overseas for the rape of a minor in Guttenberg, New Jersey, on February 11.
The name of the alien is being withheld due to privacy issues involved with the case.
The Peruvian fugitive, who is illegally present in the United States, was served a notice to appear before an immigration judge.
His court date is pending with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. He remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
“Our arrest of a Peruvian fugitive, who is wanted for prosecution in the heinous crime of child rape overseas, is further evidence dangerous criminals will not find a safe haven in the United States,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Newark acting Field Office Director Ruben Perez.
Perez added, “Egregious criminals are a primary target in ICE ERO Newark’s daily routine immigration enforcement actions.
“We appreciate the added support from our federal partners to accomplish our mission, specifically from the FBI and ICE Homeland Security Investigations who supported this arrest.”
