Bangladeshi man in US unlawfully charged in CT with sexual assault of minors
A Bangladeshi citizen who was in the United State unlawfully was arrested late last month in Connecticut on charges of sexual assault of minors, according to federal authorities.
“This unlawfully present individual allegedly brought harm to our Connecticut communities by sexually assaulting several children,” said ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons, in a statement. “ERO Boston will continue to work with our local partners to prioritize the safety of the members of our New England communities.”
Authorities said U.S. Customs and Border Protection admitted the Bangladeshi citizen into the United States in 2017 for the “purpose of transiting through the country” and that he violated the terms of his admittance when he remained in the United States beyond Nov. 9, 2017.”
Connecticut State Police arrested the man in April and charged him with multiple counts of commercial sex abuse, illegal sexual contact with a minor, fourth degree sexual assault, risk of injury to child and illegal sale of tobacco to a person under 21 years of age, according to federal authorities. The man was not identified by ICE or the DOJ.
Then, last month, ICE placed an immigration detainer with the Connecticut Department of Correction at the New Haven Correctional Center in New Haven. Officials arrested the man on April 22, and he will remain in ICE custody pending a future appearance before a Department of Justice immigration judge, according to federal authorities.
Authorities explained that an immigration detainer is a request from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to state or local law enforcement agencies to notify ICE as early as possible before a removable noncitizen is released from custody. “Detainers request that state or local law enforcement agencies maintain custody of the noncitizen for a period not to exceed 48 hours beyond the time the individual would otherwise be released, allowing ERO to assume custody for removal purposes in accordance with federal law.”
Anyone with information on child sex offenders can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.