ICE Dallas apprehends Iranian national and registered sex offender convicted of multiple sex offenses of a child

DALLAS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a joint operation by the field offices of Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement Removal Operations Tulsa, arrested Behkam Bahadorani, a 65-year-old citizen of Iran, June 11, adjacent to an apartment complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Bahadorani’s criminal history includes multiple convictions of child sex abuse, lewd molestation, rape in the second degree, and lewd proposals to a minor.

“The apprehension and pending removal of this illegal alien reflects the importance of HSI’s role in immigration enforcement, ensuring that we pursue those posing a threat to children, our most vulnerable population,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Dallas Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard. “The joint effort arresting this felon highlights the diligence and professionalism of HSI’s agents and support staff in enforcing our nation’s immigrations laws.”

Bahadorani has a final order of removal and is currently in ICE custody pending removal.

“This criminal alien and registered sex offender, represents the worst of the worst, clearly reflective of those that have no place in our communities,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas acting Field Office Director Josh Johnson.

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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Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)