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Mexican national deported after arrest in Texas

Jan 12, 2026·Location: Frisco, TX

Country of origin: Mexico

Mexican national deported after arrest in Texas
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David Vargas-Rivera, a Mexican national, was arrested by ICE Dallas officers on January 12, 2026, in Frisco, Texas. According to federal authorities, Vargas-Rivera is wanted in Mexico on homicide charges and is suspected of laundering more than $4.6 million through real estate transactions in 2025. Authorities also noted he had previously been arrested in Canada and Colombia. He was deported on July 14, 2026, and turned over to Mexican law enforcement authorities.

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