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Khaby Lame, the most-followed TikToker in the world, was at the forefront of a viral scandal early in June 2025. Between June 6 and 7, social media outlets were filled with reports that the Italian creator had been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The rumors stated that Lame would be held at the Henderson Detention Center and was in the U.S. illegally.
These claims started with tweets by Bo Loudon, who is a conservative activist. He accused Lame of being an "illegal alien" and took credit for reporting him to ICE. Loudon also shared screenshots, which he said were from the detainee locator system at ICE. These tweets spread very quickly on websites such as X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, causing widespread panic and confusion among the fans.
Was Khaby Lame really arrested by ICE?
According to a report by Associates Times on June 7, 2025, there is no official evidence that Khaby Lame has been taken into custody or arrested by ICE. ICE has not issued any press release or statement regarding the arrest of Lame. No charges have been filed, and no public records exist to confirm the allegations made on social media.
The viral report began with Bo Loudon's tweets, in which he stated Lame was in custody for immigration infractions. He posted screenshots he said were from ICE's detainee locator application. The images were discovered to be doctored or fabricated. When fact-checkers attempted to validate the screenshots on ICE's webpage, they were unable to find any corresponding information.
Lame had also not publicly reacted to the allegations. Neither his management nor his legal representatives declared any arrest. The lack of comment created additional rumors, though experts clarify that silence does not equate to guilt. It is also standard practice for public individuals to keep quiet in the event of online scandals to prevent further spread.
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Is Khaby Lame in the U.S. illegally?
According to the Financial Express on June 6, 2025, Khaby Lame was legally granted Italian citizenship in 2022. This entitles him to a legal passport and permits him to travel and reside in other nations, including the U.S., using valid visa agreements.
Bo Loudon labeled Lame an "illegal alien" and asserted that he had overstayed his visa. These assertions were made in the absence of public records or immigration information to back them. The accusations are politically motivated and unproven. Lame has attended a number of public functions in the U.S. previously with no known immigration problems.
Legal analysts who spoke to Associates Times clarified that being a foreign national does not imply that an individual is in America illegally. Individuals may remain in the U.S. for work, pleasure, or extended periods under other legitimate visas.
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