Jiejun Shen/China/Extortion

ICE New Orleans arrested Jiejun Shen, a citizen and national of the People’s Republic of China, on July 11, 2025, following her identification as a removable noncitizen based on her criminal history in the United States. According to ICE records, Shen has been convicted of extortion, specifically involving conduct in which she intended to extort marriage from another person. Extortion offenses of this nature typically involve threats, coercion, or manipulation designed to compel an individual to enter into a marital relationship against their free will. Such crimes are classified as offenses involving moral turpitude and can carry serious legal consequences under both criminal and immigration laws.

No additional charges beyond the extortion conviction were listed in publicly available records concerning Shen. ICE officials have not released further details regarding the victim, specific methods employed in the extortion attempt, or the timeline of the criminal acts leading to Shen’s conviction. Likewise, the exact location and circumstances of Shen’s most recent arrest have not been disclosed in available statements.

As of the latest report, Shen is currently being held in ICE custody pending further immigration proceedings to determine her future status in the United States. Her case remains under review as ICE evaluates potential removal actions based on her criminal record and immigration history.