U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston has arrested three foreign fugitives in Massachusetts accused of committing sex crimes against children.
Alexandre Romao De Oliveira, 41, of Brazil: Convicted in Brazil of rape of a child and sentenced to 14 years. He fled Brazil and entered the U.S. illegally in 2022.
“Alexandre Romao De Oliveira is a convicted child rapist who fled his home country to evade justice,” said acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde of ERO Boston. “Enhancing public safety starts with cooperation between law enforcement partners. Bringing this fugitive to justice is a direct result of the collaboration between ERO Boston, the ICE attaché offices around the globe, and our foreign law enforcement counterparts.”
Mynor Stiven De Paz-Munoz, 21, of Guatemala: Charged in Massachusetts with rape of a child by force, rape of a child, and indecent assault and battery against a minor. He entered the U.S. illegally in 2020.
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“Mynor Stiven De Paz-Munoz stands accused of horrifically victimizing a Massachusetts child and represents a significant threat to our neighborhoods,” said acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde of ERO Boston. “We owe it to the children of our New England communities to prioritize public safety above everything else. ERO Boston stands committed to arresting and removing egregious noncitizen threats from the community.”
Billy Erney Buitrago-Bustos, 42, of Colombia: Charged in Massachusetts with rape of a child by force, statutory rape, and aggravated rape against a minor. He overstayed his visa after entering the U.S. legally in 2016.
“Billy Erney Buitrago-Bustos stands accused of the most heinous and reprehensible of crimes,” said acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde of ERO Boston. “We thank our law enforcement partners at the Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction for prioritizing public safety and protecting children in the communities they were appointed to serve. ERO Boston stands committed to arresting and removing egregious noncitizen threats from the community.”
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All three individuals are in custody pending removal proceedings. They will have the opportunity to appear before an immigration judge who will determine whether they are subject to deportation.
ERO Boston worked in collaboration with ICE attaché offices and foreign law enforcement counterparts to apprehend these fugitives. These arrests highlight the importance of international cooperation in ensuring public safety and holding those accused of serious crimes accountable.
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