U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), through a joint operation by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) field offices in Dallas and Tulsa, arrested Behkam Bahadorani, a 65-year-old citizen of Iran and a registered sex offender, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The arrest took place adjacent to an apartment complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Bahadorani's extensive criminal history includes multiple convictions related to child sex abuse, lewd molestation, second-degree rape, and lewd proposals to a minor.
“The apprehension and pending removal of this illegal alien reflects the importance of HSI’s role in immigration enforcement, ensuring that we pursue those posing a threat to children, our most vulnerable population,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Dallas Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard. “The joint effort arresting this felon highlights the diligence and professionalism of HSI’s agents and support staff in enforcing our nation’s immigrations laws.”
Bahadorani has a final order of removal and is currently in ICE custody, pending his removal from the United States.
“This criminal alien and registered sex offender, represents the worst of the worst, clearly reflective of those that have no place in our communities,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas acting Field Office Director Josh Johnson.
Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.
