Anh Tuyet Thi Le/Vietnam/Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

ICE New Orleans arrested Anh Tuyet Thi Le, a citizen of Vietnam who is unlawfully present in the United States, during targeted enforcement actions aimed at apprehending individuals posing severe threats to community safety. Le, 39, was taken into custody in Louisiana after ICE officers confirmed her illegal status and reviewed a deeply troubling criminal history marked by sexual crimes against minors.

Le’s record includes a conviction for aggravated exploitation of a minor, a crime involving the use or manipulation of children for sexually explicit conduct, often for the purpose of producing pornography or other forms of exploitation. This charge underscores the grave harm inflicted on vulnerable victims and the deliberate nature of her actions.

In addition, Le has been convicted of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. This offense involves coercing or enticing minors into sexual acts or creating sexual images, compounding the seriousness of her predatory behavior. Crimes of this nature are not only violent violations of individual victims but also contribute to broader networks of child sexual abuse material and exploitation.

ICE officers arrested Le without incident. She has been placed in ICE detention and will remain in custody pending removal proceedings before an immigration judge. Given the severity of her crimes and the danger she poses to children and the public, her case is being treated as a high enforcement priority. ICE remains dedicated to identifying, arresting, and removing individuals whose criminal activities threaten public safety and national security.