Nigerian man arrested by ICE in wire fraud case, faces deportation
May 21, 2026
Country of origin: Nigeria
Barnabas Terhemba Jime, a 31-year-old Nigerian national, was arrested by ICE during enforcement operations for wire fraud-related offenses. Jime has a prior conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He remains in ICE custody pending removal from the United States.
Sources
- Convicted Nigerian Barnabas Terhemba Jime to be deported after ICE arrest
gazettengr.com·May 21, 2026·archived copy
- 31-Year-Old Benue Man Barnabas Terhemba Jime Arrested by US Immigration Authorities | Benue Today
benue.today·May 22, 2026·archived copy
- ICE arrests Nigerian man convicted of fraud in US
ugamatv.com·May 21, 2026·archived copy
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