ICE Boston arrest leads to federal charge for Brazilian alien who re-entered US after removal

BOSTON – A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehension led to federal charges for an illegally present, 43-year-old Brazilian alien residing in Somerville. A federal grand jury indicted Paulo Vinicius Cardozo-Pereira June 9 charging him with one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien. This indictment follows Cardozo-Pereira’s arrest by officers with ICE Boston May 10.

“Paulo Vinicius Cardozo-Pereira has allegedly illegally re-entered the United States after having previously been removed by ICE,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “He has apparently shown a blatant disregard for U.S. immigration laws, and now he will be forced to answer for his actions. The officers of ICE Boston will continue to prioritize the safety of our public by arresting and removing alien offenders from our New England communities.”

ICE previously deported Cardozo-Pereira from the United States July 25, 2014.

It is alleged that sometime after his July 2014 removal, Cardozo Pereira illegally re-entered the United States without permission.

Cardozo-Pereira will appear in federal court in Boston to face the charge on June 24.

If convicted, Cardozo-Pereira faces a sentence of up to two years in prison, one year of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. ICE will seek to remove Cardozo-Pereira from the United States following the completion of any sentence the federal district court imposes.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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