Hung Phi Hoang/Vietnam/Lewd or Lascivious Acts With a Minor

On November 20, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) agents in Los Angeles apprehended Hung Phi Hoang, a 46-year-old citizen of Vietnam. Hoang was previously convicted of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor, a felony involving unlawful sexual conduct with a child under 14. Such offenses are considered especially serious and trigger strict immigration enforcement response.

ERO’s arrest is part of ongoing efforts to identify and detain non-citizens who have committed crimes against vulnerable groups, particularly children. Under U.S. law, convictions for sexual offenses against minors typically result in mandatory immigration review and removal actions.

Hoang is currently held in ICE custody and faces removal proceedings, which may lead to deportation to Vietnam where authorities may pursue additional legal steps depending on his criminal history. No further background information or supplementary charges have been released at this time. His case underscores the priority placed on public safety in U.S. immigration enforcement.