U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Yehia Elham Badawi, a 48-year-old Egyptian national with a criminal record that includes robbery, aggravated assault, and several violent felonies. Badawi was previously featured on "America’s Most Wanted" in 1996 due to his involvement in a 1994 shootout that left a Philadelphia police officer seriously wounded.
Authorities report that Badawi participated in an armed robbery at a Philadelphia supermarket, during which he and an accomplice used rifles and wore masks. After fleeing the scene on bicycles, they were pursued by police. The chase resulted in one officer being shot and seriously injured. One of the suspects was apprehended at the scene, while Badawi fled Pennsylvania but was later arrested in Salt Lake City, Utah.
On July 30, 2025, ICE agents in Philadelphia took Badawi into custody. His convictions include criminal attempt, criminal conspiracy, possession of an instrument with criminal intent, simple assault, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, robbery, theft by unlawful taking, and receiving stolen property.
“Thanks to the brave men and women of ICE, under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, one of America’s Most Wanted is finally off American streets," said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “DHS is unapologetically cracking down on criminal illegal aliens who think they can hide. They can’t. We WILL find them. America is no longer a safe haven for the world’s criminals.”
ICE also reported other recent arrests involving individuals convicted of serious crimes:
- Juan Ocana-Sanchez from Mexico was convicted of lewd acts with a child under 14 in Vista, California.
- Ivan Perez-Puac from Guatemala was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Austin, Texas.
- Tamio Domnick from the Marshall Islands was convicted of sexual assault in Washington County, Arkansas.
- Fernando Aranda-Esparza from Mexico was convicted of sale of cocaine in Greenville County, South Carolina.
ICE encourages those interested in supporting law enforcement efforts to visit www.ice.gov/careers for more information about joining their team.
