US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an arrest detainer against Mena Mohsen Farez Nmn Awad, an Egyptian national. Awad is charged with raping a 16-year-old girl inside her own home in Nashville, Tennessee. On December 31, 2025, Awad broke into the minor's apartment while she was asleep next to her nephew. The girl woke up to find Awad with a handgun tucked into his waistband, assaulting her. After escaping, the victim told Awad she would not report the attack if he left. The victim informed her sister, who alerted authorities. Police caught Awad in Louisville, Kentucky on January 16, 2026. He was transferred back to Tennessee and charged with aggravated rape with a weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and aggravated burglary. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Awad entered the US in 2017 through the Green Card Lottery, also known as the Diversity Lottery. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, "Horrendous immigration policies allowed this monster into our country and made victims of children and families." She added, "This child rapist was allowed into our country by the Diversity Lottery program. Secretary Noem paused the diversity lottery to ensure no more Americans are harmed by this disastrous program. ICE lodged an arrest detainer to ensure he is not released onto our streets to victimise more children." Since arriving in the US, Awad has built a long criminal record, which includes domestic violence, intimidation, possession of a weapon, violation of a court order, and vehicle theft. ICE is moving to remove Awad from the US and has lodged a detainer to stop his release during ongoing legal proceedings.