U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an arrest detainer against Mena Mohsen Farez Nmn Awad, a criminal illegal alien from Egypt, following his apprehension in Louisville, Kentucky. Awad is charged with aggravated rape with a weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and aggravated burglary after allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl in Nashville, Tennessee on December 31, 2025. The victim awoken to find Awad in her bed with a handgun, fled with her nephew, and contacted authorities after he fled. Awad was arrested on January 16, 2026, extradited to Tennessee, and charged with multiple offenses. ICE stated he entered the U.S. in 2017 via the Diversity Lottery program and has a history of criminal activity. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin linked the case to paused Diversity Lottery policies, citing Secretary Noem’s decision to halt the program to prevent further harm. Victims may contact the VOICE Office for support.
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/01/30/ice-lodges-detainer-criminal-alien-charged-rape-girl-sleeping-her-own-bed-nashville
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