Khaby Lame, the renowned TikTok influencer with the highest number of followers, faced a significant legal issue last week when he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This incident occurred on Monday, June 9, when a representative from ICE confirmed that the 25-year-old star was apprehended on Friday, June 6, in Las Vegas due to an immigration violation during a period marked by President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration policies aimed at tightening border control and enforcing immigration laws more strictly.

According to reports, “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Seringe Khabane Lame, a 25-year-old Italian citizen, on June 6 at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada for immigration violations,” as stated by an ICE spokesperson to People. It was revealed that Lame had entered the United States on April 30 but overstayed the terms of his visa, leading to his detention.

Originating from Senegal, Khaby moved to Italy as a baby and obtained Italian citizenship in August 2022. His background and rapid rise to fame have made him a notable figure in the social media landscape.

Following the incident, the ICE spokesperson confirmed that Khaby has since exited the United States. “Lame was granted voluntary departure on June 6 and has since left the U.S.,” the official statement elaborated, highlighting the swift conclusion of his legal troubles.

As of now, Khaby has not publicly commented on the events surrounding his detention, leaving fans curious about his perspective on this unexpected turn of events. In a related note, musician Finneas has shared his experience of being tear-gassed during a peaceful protest in Los Angeles, which was aimed at opposing Trump’s immigration policies.