Archive · 8 Jun 2025
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Detained, Released for Visa Violation
Khaby Lame, the most-followed person on TikTok, was detained by immigration authorities.
This happened because he stayed in the U.S. longer than his visa allowed.
Lame, who is from Italy, entered the country in April.
On June 6th, he was detained at the Las Vegas airport and then left the country the same day.
A political activist made the arrest public.
Lame makes silent videos mocking complex life hacks and has a massive online following.
Many fans were confused as he kept posting to social media after the reported arrest.
Official sources confirmed his detention and departure.
Khaby Lame, a TikTok creator, was detained by ICE for overstaying his visa.
The detainment occurred at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6th.
Lame, an Italian citizen, entered the U.S. on April 30th.
He was granted voluntary departure on the same day and left the country.
News of the detention was shared by a political activist.
- Who
- Khaby Lame
- What
- Detained and departed the U.S. after overstaying his visa.
- When
- June 6, 2025
- Where
- Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas
- Why
- Overstaying his visa.
Official Facts
Accusations of Illegal Status
Immigration Status
Official Facts
Khaby Lame's visa was overstayed.
Accusations of Illegal Status
Khaby Lame is an "ILLEGAL ALIEN."
- Detainment Date
- June 6, 2025
- Detainment Location
- Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas
- Reason for Detainment
- Overstaying Visa
- Voluntary Departure
- June 6, 2025
- Citizenship
- Italy
- Age
- 25
- TikTok Followers
- 162+ million
