A 35-year-old Ghanaian national living in London, identified as Patrick Kwaku Dunyo, has been apprehended, detained, and removed by US Customs and Border Protection officers.

Dunyo was detained at the Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday, November 22, 2025, after he was flagged as being wanted by London authorities on alleged child rape charges.

According to a report on the official website of cbp.gov, Dunyo, described as a “wanted fugitive,” arrived on a flight from Frankfurt, Germany, after being sought by the London Metropolitan Police Service on charges of raping a 16-year-old and sexual assault during an incident alleged to have occurred on November 21.

The report added that London law enforcement learned of Dunyo’s departure on a flight bound for Dulles Airport, prompting a coordinated effort between the Metropolitan Police Service and the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations attaché at the US Embassy in London to ensure he was detained upon arrival at Dulles Airport.

Customs and Border Protection officers are reported to have verified Dunyo’s identity, determining that he was inadmissible to the United States.

The officers then allowed him to withdraw his application for admission and returned him to London, where he was arrested by local authorities.

Christine Waugh, the Customs and Border Protection Area Port Director for Washington, DC, said that by capturing criminals who attempt to flee across borders, the agency helps ensure that victims receive justice.

“Dulles airport may be about 3,700 miles from London, but this apprehension proves that authorities working together across the globe can ensure justice for all… CBP helps victims to have a voice by working with our law enforcement partners, both stateside and overseas, to capture wanted fugitives and return them to justice,” she said.

Additionally, Ricardo Mayoral, the Homeland Security Investigations Assistant Director of International Operations, stated that Dunyo’s removal demonstrates their commitment and efforts to protect victims.

“The successful removal of Patrick Dunyo, who was sought by London authorities in connection with serious child exploitation charges, demonstrates the unwavering commitment of Homeland Security Investigations to safeguarding the most vulnerable among us,” he said.

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