U.S. immigration officials have expelled over 130 undocumented immigrants to several Central Asian countries, including more than 90 individuals sent back to Uzbekistan.
The flight that facilitated these deportations took off from New York on April 29, comprising individuals who were apprehended in New York City and Ohio.
Among those deported was Kobiljonnomoz Ugli Mahmudov, who faced charges of luring and robbery. He was arrested in Blue Ash, Ohio, back in 2022.
Another individual, Oleg Kolsunsev, had a criminal history, having been arrested for attempted assault back in 2008 and again for criminal mischief in 2019 in Brooklyn.
Burhon Achirov was also among those deported; he was convicted of breaking and entering in Warren County, Ohio, and was sentenced to nearly 300 days before his deportation process began.
Importantly, Uzbekistan has covered the costs associated with repatriating its citizens, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security.
Additionally, immigrants from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan were part of the deportation flights.
Brian McShane, Director of the DHS Enforcement and Removal Operations in Philadelphia, stated that the partnership with the Uzbekistan government has been pivotal in effectively removing these individuals.
He emphasized that these actions help maintain community safety across the U.S. and align with ICE’s mission to protect citizens.
This latest wave of deportations aligns with the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration, particularly focusing on those with criminal records. As of April, the total number of deportations since Trump took office has exceeded 100,000.
