Pete Andrew Cohen/Jamaica/Wire Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft

ICE New Orleans arrested Pete Andrew Cohen, a citizen of Jamaica. Official records list wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in his criminal history. He was located in the New Orleans area, arrested without incident, and processed into immigration detention. Cohen remains in custody while removal proceedings are scheduled before an immigration judge.

Wire fraud is charged when a scheme to obtain money or property uses interstate communications such as phone, email, or online platforms. Evidence typically includes bank and merchant records, device and account logs, message archives, and witness testimony tracing funds and false pretenses. Aggravated identity theft alleges knowing use of another person’s identifying information during specified felony conduct; investigators often rely on unauthorized transactions, credential traces, and forensic analysis linking devices or accounts to the misuse.

The criminal and immigration matters proceed separately: any state or federal prosecution follows its own schedule, while the immigration court addresses custody and removability under federal law based on the record presented.