Korean sex trafficking conviction deportation proceedings are underway after federal immigration authorities arrested a South Korean national previously convicted in a prostitution-related criminal case.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that agents in Los Angeles arrested 63-year-old Jin Kwang Jung and placed him in immigration detention pending removal proceedings.
The arrest was disclosed June 4 through ICE Los Angeles’ official social media channels.
According to ICE, Jung was convicted in federal court in 2020 for engaging in illegal financial transactions involving proceeds generated through prostitution-related activities. He was subsequently sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Authorities Cite Money Laundering and Pimping Role
Federal investigators alleged that Jung played a key role in managing criminal proceeds connected to a prostitution operation.
According to ICE, authorities determined that he was involved in handling revenue generated by the organization and also acted as a pimp overseeing women involved in the operation.
The agency stated that his criminal conviction made him subject to immigration enforcement and removal proceedings.
The Korean sex trafficking conviction deportation case highlights the federal government’s continued focus on removing non-citizens convicted of serious criminal offenses after completing their prison sentences.
Deportation Proceedings Now Underway
ICE officials said Jung will remain in custody while his immigration case proceeds through the removal process.
Authorities did not disclose additional details about the prostitution network’s overall size, the number of victims involved, or the specific methods used by the organization.
Likewise, investigators have not publicly released further information regarding the broader criminal enterprise connected to the case.
While the criminal prosecution has already concluded, the immigration phase of the case is now beginning.
If an immigration judge ultimately orders removal, Jung could be deported to South Korea following the completion of all legal proceedings.
