Dzhakhar Aslambekov/Russia/Fraud

Dzhakhar Aslambekov, an illegal immigrant from Russia, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following his involvement in a financial fraud case involving government benefits. Aslambekov had been under investigation for his role in a scheme involving Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, which are issued to qualifying individuals for accessing public assistance programs such as food stamps. Authorities allege that Aslambekov engaged in fraudulent activities designed to exploit these programs by using cloned or illegally obtained EBT cards to access government funds.

Local law enforcement agencies initially detained Aslambekov in connection with the EBT fraud case after receiving reports of suspicious card activity at several retail locations. Investigators uncovered evidence suggesting that the fraud was not isolated, but part of a wider operation that potentially affected multiple victims and led to the illegal disbursement of thousands of dollars in public assistance. Aslambekov’s case was referred to ICE due to his immigration status and prior contact with immigration authorities.

ICE officers confirmed that Aslambekov is unlawfully present in the United States and placed an immigration detainer on him. He was taken into ICE custody following his release from local detention and is now being held pending removal proceedings. His case highlights ongoing enforcement efforts targeting benefit fraud and immigration violations.