Shahin Farokhrani/Iran/DUI, Sex Abuse, Theft

Shahin Farokhrani, a 48-year-old Iranian national and illegal alien in the United States, was arrested in public without incident by ICE officers from the ERO Seattle field office. Farokhrani originally entered the United States on a tourist visa but overstayed his authorized period of admission, placing him in violation of U.S. immigration laws. His legal troubles escalated when an immigration judge formally ordered his removal from the United States in 2002, a decision he has defied for over two decades by remaining unlawfully present.

Farokhrani’s criminal history in Oregon is extensive and troubling, highlighting a pattern of behavior that poses a threat to public safety. His convictions include driving under the influence (DUI), a dangerous offense that endangers both pedestrians and other motorists. He has also been convicted of drug-related offenses, reflecting involvement in activities that often contribute to community harm and the spread of substance abuse. Additionally, Farokhrani has a conviction for theft, an offense undermining trust and security within neighborhoods and businesses. Most significantly, his record includes a conviction for sex abuse, a serious and violent crime that inflicts trauma on victims and demonstrates a profound disregard for the well-being of others.

Due to his significant criminal record and long-standing noncompliance with immigration laws, Farokhrani has been prioritized for removal by ICE. He remains in ICE custody pending further immigration proceedings. His arrest serves as a reminder of the agency’s focus on identifying and removing individuals whose presence in the United States poses a danger to public safety and violates federal immigration laws.