US Names 24 Nigerians Arrested for Various Crimes

On October 11, 2026, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration enforcement officers for alleged crimes. These offences range from wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering to identity theft, drug-related crimes, assault, and forgery.

The arrests were made by officers of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across various locations in the United States. The allegations predominantly involve financial crimes, including wire fraud, which entails using electronic communications to execute fraudulent schemes, and mail fraud, which involves postal services for deceptive purposes.

Other allegations include money laundering, identity theft, and drug offences. The publication of these names has reignited debates in Nigeria about the conduct of its citizens abroad and the economic pressures that drive many to seek opportunities outside their homeland.

It is important to note that the publication does not confirm that all allegations have been proven in court or that all individuals have been deported.