“A viral screenshot claims that social media star Khaby Lame has been arrested.”
Verdict
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What We Found
Khaby Lame was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in June 2025 for overstaying his visa, but he was not arrested in the criminal sense and was permitted to leave the country voluntarily.
Evidence
In June 2025, reports circulated on social media claiming that TikTok star Khaby Lame had been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Investigations by reputable news organizations, including the Associated Press and NPR, confirmed that Lame was indeed detained by ICE agents at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6, 2025. The detention was due to immigration violations, specifically that he had overstayed the terms of his visa after arriving in the U.S. on April 30, 2025. While social media posts often used the term 'arrested,' official statements from ICE clarified that he was 'detained' for administrative immigration violations. He was not charged with a crime and was allowed to leave the United States voluntarily without a formal deportation order.
What's Missing or Misleading
The distinction between a criminal arrest and administrative detention by immigration authorities is significant; Lame was detained for a visa overstay and was not subject to criminal prosecution.
Sources Reviewed (3)
TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves US after being detained by ICE
Khaby Lame, TikTok star, left U.S. after being detained by ICE
TikToker Khaby Lame arrested by ICE for illegally staying in US? Here's the truth
Primary Sources
Statement regarding the detention of Seringe Khabane Lame