Enrique Tarrio launches app that pays cryptocurrency for undocumented immigrants

Enrique Tarrio, a Miami-born Cuban-American and former leader of the neo-Nazi Proud Boys organization, announced that he has been appointed "Czar" of a new non-governmental platform that offers cryptocurrency payments to people who report undocumented immigrants.

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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Tarrio promoted the app ICERAID.US, which claims to "help" the Donald Trump administration find, apprehend, and deport undocumented immigrants. "

I am Proud to announce that I have assumed the role of ICEraid Czar for http://iceraid.us ICERAID is a web3 app that helps crackdown on illegal immigration. The best part about it? We pay you for Making America Safe Again."

According to Tarrio, ICERAID.US is a Web3 application designed to support the crackdown on illegal immigration. "The best part? We pay you to Make America Safe Again," reads the promotional language.

The app encourages users to report undocumented immigrants and other deportation-related offenses in exchange for cryptocurrency called $RAID, awarded for each image uploaded.

"In my role I will be focused on expanding our mission of making America safer. I am committed to that goal by informing you guys on how to use the app. I will also be rolling out contests every week so you can get bonuses on your bounties. We at #ICERAIDare committed to keeping our communities crime free," he added.

Other posts from the organization feature violent videos of men attacking protesters. "If you can do this, we'll pay you," one message states.

Who is Enrique Tarrio?

Tarrio's announcement comes weeks after his release from prison thanks to a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. He had been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the insurrection that took place at the Capitol, home to the US Congress, on January 6, 2021.

A week ago, Tarrio and five others convicted in the insurrection filed a lawsuit in Orlando against the government, alleging that the investigation against them was the result of "malicious actions," and are seeking $10 million in damages, in addition to other penalties.

Although Donald Trump collected a substantial amount of the Latino vote, many have asked Tarrio how a Cuban-American could be participating in actions against other Hispanics. Upon announcing his appointment to RAIDICE, he addressed the issue with a simple explanation: "We voted for deportations, and I'm helping make them happen."

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