Venezuelan Migrant Linked to Tren de Aragua Arrested for Robbing Manhattan Prosecutor

The 25-year-old suspect, tied to a notorious gang, faces multiple charges after a lewd and violent robbery in New York City.

Brandon Simosa, a 25-year-old Venezuelan migrant, allegedly robbed a Manhattan prosecutor in her apartment building while performing a lewd act.
Simosa, linked to the violent Tren de Aragua gang, has been arrested seven times since arriving in New York City in June 2024.
The robbery included threats, theft of personal items, and forced disclosure of PIN numbers, followed by the suspect exposing himself to the victim.
Simosa was arrested at a Midtown Manhattan migrant shelter and faces charges including sexually motivated robbery, grand larceny, and possession of stolen property.
A judge denied bail after Simosa's courtroom behavior, which included smirking and yawning, highlighting concerns over his criminal history and flight risk.