Nigerian Man Admits Illegal Re-entry into United States

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Chukwudi Olisemeka, age 48, and a citizen of Nigeria, pled guilty today to illegal re-entry into the United States.

The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and Chief Patrol Agent John C. Pfeifer, United States Border Patrol, Swanton Sector.

Olisemeka was removed from the United States to Nigeria on June 19, 2008, following a 2006 embezzlement conviction in California.

May 7, 2017, he was found by a Border Patrol Agent in Massena, New York, on a bus destined for New York City. A fingerprint check of Olisemeka resulted in the discovery of the prior removal. Olisemeka admitted that he returned to the United States without permission following the 2008 removal.

Olisemeka faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 when he is sentenced by Senior United States Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. on September 18, 2017. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and other factors.

This case was investigated by the United States Border Patrol and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward P. Grogan.