ICE New York City arrests internationally wanted killer
The illegal alien from Uzbekistan was convicted overseas of killing and theft
New York City /November 9, 2026 — On Oct. 14, 2026, ICE officers from New York City arrested Sobirjon Sobirov Khusen Ugli, 35, a criminal illegal alien from Uzbekistan, near his home in Brooklyn.
In 2013, Sobirov was arrested for, and admitted to, the murder of his then-girlfriend in Thailand, stuffing her in a suitcase, and dumping the suitcase in a canal, according to press reports. He was also convicted of felony theft in Uzbekistan in 2020 and sentenced to five years of imprisonment. He was also arrested by the NYPD for harassing communication and was subject to a 2024 restraining order issued by the Kings County Criminal Court.
"ICE’s mission is to protect the American public, and that includes taking appropriate enforcement action against illegal aliens charged with serious crimes,” said ICE New York City Field Office Director Kenneth Genalo. “Our officers work every day to identify, arrest and remove criminal illegal aliens before they can cause further harm in our communities. We particularly target public safety threats like Sobirjon Sobirov. We will continue to work to ensure individuals who pose a public safety threat are held accountable under both criminal and immigration law.”
Sobirov was first encountered by the U.S. Border Patrol in April 2023 after illegally crossing the border near Lukeville, Arizona, within a group of 110 individuals. He was released into the United States on his own recognizance with a notice to appear for immigration proceedings in New York City at a later date. He reported once, in May 2024, and has never reported since.
Sobirov will be held in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)
