On November 16, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge, detained Vishat Kumar, a 22-year-old Indian citizen. Kumar was wanted for murder in India.
He was stopped after being denied entry into Canada and attempting to hide his identity during a secondary inspection. Biometric checks showed he had entered the U.S. illegally in 2024, missed an asylum interview, and was listed on an Interpol Red Notice for murder.
CBP officials noted the role of international cooperation in the case. Acting Area Port Director Sharon Swiatek stated that the agency continues to focus on border security…