U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Dieudonne Ishimwe, 38, a Rwandan foreign fugitive wanted for rape, in Fort Worth on March 3.
Ishimwe was served with a notice to appear following an arrest warrant issued by the government of his home country for rape.
Ishimwe was residing in Fort Worth without authorization prior to his arrest. The FBI assisted in the apprehension.
Ishimwe entered the United States legally but violated the terms of his admission. The Prosecutor General of Rwanda issued a warrant for his arrest for rape on October 29, 2024.
He remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
The public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.
