Faustin Nsabumukunzi, a Rwandan beekeeper residing in the Hamptons, faces charges of immigration fraud for allegedly concealing his involvement in the Rwandan genocide. Prosecutors accuse him of orchestrating attacks against the Tutsi minority and lying about his past to gain refugee status in the United States. Previously convicted in absentia by a Rwandan court, Nsabumukunzi could face deportation and up to 30 years in prison if convicted. His lawyer argues that the government’s case is based on murky evidence, noting that he was never indicted by the UN international court for genocide. Despite his plea of not guilty, Nsabumukunzi acknowledged the gravity of his situation during his arrest, stating, "I know I’m finished."

Faustin Nsabumukunzi, living quietly in New York as a beekeeper, is accused by federal prosecutors of participating in the Rwandan genocide, where he allegedly directed Hutus to kill Tutsis and referred to the victims as "trash" and "garbage."

In 2003, he sought refugee status in the United States, falsely claiming he fled the genocide, and later applied for permanent residency and citizenship under these pretenses, leading to charges of immigration fraud.

Arrested in Bridgehampton, N.Y., Nsabumukunzi is facing potential deportation to Rwanda, where he was convicted in absentia for genocide-related charges and has been sought for nearly two decades.

His defense attorney highlights the lack of financial means for Nsabumukunzi to flee and his health issues, arguing the American government's case relies on unclear evidence, as he was never indicted by the UN court for the genocide.

Investigations into Nsabumukunzi's past reveal that in his role as an administrator in Kibirizi, he allegedly assured Tutsis of safety to prevent their escape, while privately orchestrating their systematic killing by Hutu forces.

Witnesses interviewed by investigators claimed Nsabumukunzi played a significant role in the genocide, contradicting his portrayal as a mere beekeeper in a 2006 New York Times article that depicted him as a refugee from violence.

Similar cases have seen individuals deported and sentenced to life in prison upon their return to Rwanda, as seen with Beatrice Munyenyezi, highlighting the severe consequences Nsabumukunzi may face if deported.