ICE Detroit removes Albanian wanted for fraud and bribery
DETROIT — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Fatbardh Lala, an Albanian national wanted in his home country on fraud and bribery charges, when he was turned over to Albanian authorities at the Tirana International Airport in Tirana, Albania, March 6.
Lala lawfully entered the United States May 10, 2023, at the Chicago O’Hare airport. U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested Lala at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Oct. 23, 2024, after he was refused entry into Canada, and it was discovered he had an outstanding warrant in Albania.
“We found out Lala was wanted for bribery and fraud, which are serious charges, and he can now be held accountable for those crimes,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Detroit Field Office Director Robert Lynch. “ICE remains committed to removing foreign fugitives, regardless of nationality, so they can face justice in their home countries.”
An immigration judge with the Justice Department’s Executive Office of Immigration Review ordered Lala removed Jan. 29.
Members of the public can report immigration crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.
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Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)
