US EditionSyrian official who oversaw prisons with widespread allegations of abuse arrested by US officials
- A former Syrian official overseeing a prison known for torture and abuse was arrested in Los Angeles based on court documents.
- Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, 72, faced immigration fraud charges for denying persecution in Syria on U.S. visa and citizenship applications, leading to his arrest.
- Inmates from the prison described horrific abuses such as hanging by arms, severe beatings, and branding, with one inmate stating guards broke his back.
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US arrests Syrian who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place
LOS ANGELES — A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights officials say torture and abuse routinely took place has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday. U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents took Samir Ousman al-Sheikh into custody last week at Los Angeles International Airport, said agency spokesperson Greg Hoegner. The 72-year-old has been charged with immigration fraud, specifically that he denied on …
Former Syrian military official arrested in Los Angeles
A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights officials say torture and abuse routinely took place has been arrested in Los Angeles, court documents show. Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, 72, was taken into custody last week at Los Angeles International Airport on immigration fraud charges, specifically that he denied on his U.S. visa and citizenship applications that he had ever persecuted anyone in Syria, according to a crim…
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Syrian official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested by US officials
A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights officials say torture and abuse took place has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of immigration fraud.
Syrian official who oversaw prisons with widespread allegations of
LOS ANGELES: A former Syrian military official who oversaw prisons with widespread allegations of abuse has been arrested in Los Angeles. Samir Ousman Al-Sheikh, 72, was arrested last week at Los Angeles International Airport on immigration fraud charges, specifically that he denied on his US visa and citizenship applications that he had ever carried out any abuse in Syria, according to a criminal complaint filed on July 9.
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