Brazilian woman charged with sex crimes while in US illegally
A Brazilian woman living in the United States illegally has been apprehended by federal authorities and turned over to custody for charges related to sex crimes against a child in Massachusetts. Ilma Leandro De Oliveira, aged 53, was arrested in Falmouth, Massachusetts, which is located 70 miles south of Boston, on March 20 by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
According to ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde, De Oliveira is facing seven charges related to the sexual victimization of a child in the Massachusetts community. These heinous crimes are not to be tolerated, emphasized Hyde.
De Oliveira’s history reveals that she first entered the United States illegally near Laredo, Texas, on September 20, 2007, where she was subsequently arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents. Following her apprehension, she was served with a notice and order of expedited removal and deported on December 27, 2007. However, De Oliveira managed to illegally re-enter the country at an undisclosed date and location.
The accused appeared in court in Falmouth on March 18 to face charges including rape of a child, reckless endangerment of a child, indecent exposure, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, unnatural acts with a child, aggravated statutory rape of a child, and incest.
After her arrest, De Oliveira was handed over to the U.S. Marshals Services for prosecution related to her illegal re-entry into the United States following deportation.
This disturbing case underscores the importance of safeguarding vulnerable members of society and enforcing immigration laws to prevent individuals with criminal intent from entering or remaining in the country. The authorities involved in apprehending De Oliveira are working diligently to ensure that justice is served and that the safety and well-being of the community are protected.
