Aristide Zong Naba/Burkina Faso/Mail Fraud, Bank Larceny, Identity Theft

ICE New Orleans arrested Aristide Zong Naba, a citizen of Burkina Faso, during enforcement operations in the New Orleans area. Court records confirm convictions for mail fraud, bank-type larceny, and identity theft. He was located by officers, arrested without incident, and booked into immigration detention. He will remain in custody pending removal proceedings before an immigration judge.

The case file shows repeated financial crimes that relied on deception and theft. Mail fraud involved the use of postal services to carry out fraudulent schemes, while the larceny conviction reflected the unlawful taking of funds through banking channels. The identity theft conviction added another layer of criminal activity by using or assuming the personal information of others. Together, these convictions demonstrate a sustained pattern of fraud-based offenses, each formally certified and added to his immigration record.

During intake, officers verified Naba’s identity through biometrics, confirmed immigration history, and collected the judgment and sentencing documents for the administrative case file. He remains in detention while the immigration court prepares to hear his case.