Ghanaian Student Faces Deportation After Child Porn Convict
Ghanaian Student in the US Faces Deportation After Child Pornography Conviction
A Ghanaian student in the United States who was found guilty of many child pornography-related offences faces deportation. In 2019, Kwadwo Boaitey Frimpong, a 32-year-old Ghanaian, first arrived in the United States on an F-1 student visa intended for full-time study at recognised American universities.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said in a statement that Frimpong was convicted of seven counts of possessing child pornography rather than completing his academic duties. ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) section, located in Baltimore, made the arrest. Earlier this week, he was arrested and will stay in detention while immigration officials proceed with removal (deportation) procedures.
Frimpong entered the country using the F-1 visa, a nonimmigrant visa that permits foreign students to temporarily reside in the United States in order to pursue higher education. Before being forced to leave the country or change their status, students usually get a 60-day grace period after finishing their academic degrees.
Homeland Security described the arrest and Frimpong’s conviction in a social media post on X, formerly Twitter. Significant responses have been sparked by the tweet, especially from those who support stringent immigration laws. Conservative voices praised the move, saying it was an example of the U.S. government taking strong action to defend its citizens and hold criminal foreigners accountable.
The removal procedure was hailed by immigration enforcement supporters as a realization of previous policy pledges to put national security first. They contend that instances such as Frimpong’s underscore the necessity of thorough screening and oversight of visa recipients. The event highlights more general worries about the abuse of student visas and the significance of protecting American communities with strict immigration laws and law enforcement.
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