Albanian national charged with conspiring to smuggle illegal aliens into the United States
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Fatjon Shytani, an Albanian national residing in the Bronx, faces an indictment for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to smuggle illegal aliens from Canada into the U.S. for financial gain. He was arrested and arraigned in federal court in Brooklyn. U.S. Attorney John J. Durham highlighted the importance of this case, underscoring the threat such operations pose to national security. The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies, showcasing their collaborative efforts to maintain border integrity and uphold immigration laws, with Durham affirming a strong commitment to tackling these unlawful practices.
As alleged, Shytani conspired to smuggle illegal aliens into the United States to benefit himself financially but was thwarted by the outstanding work of our law enforcement partners.
Fatjon Shytani, an Albanian national, allegedly facilitated the illegal entry of foreign nationals into the United States in exchange for cash payments.
Read at Brooklyn Eagle
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