Phuong Van Dinh/Vietnam/Murder

ICE New Orleans arrested Phuong Van Dinh, a citizen of Vietnam and an illegal alien residing in the United States, during a targeted operation aimed at locating individuals with convictions for violent crimes. Dinh, 54, has been living in the U.S. without lawful status and was apprehended due to his involvement in a particularly grave offense that underscores his risk to public safety.

Dinh’s criminal history is marked by a conviction for first degree murder—a charge reserved for killings that are premeditated and committed with deliberate intent. Court documents reveal that Dinh was found guilty of planning and carrying out a homicide that resulted in a significant sentence of 50 years in prison. The severity of this conviction highlights both the brutality of his actions and the level of threat he poses to the community.

Beyond the murder conviction, Dinh’s case attracted attention due to the violent circumstances surrounding the crime and the length of his prison sentence. Records indicate he served substantial time in custody before being transferred into immigration detention following his release from criminal incarceration.

At the time of his arrest by ICE, Dinh had no lawful immigration status and had not filed applications to remain legally in the United States. ICE officers detained him without incident, confirmed his identity and criminal history, and placed him into removal proceedings. He is currently being held in ICE custody pending a hearing before an immigration judge to determine his deportation to Vietnam.