Manuel Chang, Mozambique's former finance minister, was set for deportation to Maputo after serving time for his role in a $2 billion bond fraud, but instead found himself in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody due to a travel document issue, his lawyer confirmed.

Chang had been scheduled for release from prison and immediate deportation to Mozambique, where he faces additional charges related to the massive corruption scheme. The former minister was convicted in the US for his involvement in the fraudulent bond issuance that cost Mozambique billions and contributed to a severe economic crisis in the country.

The detention highlights the complex international legal proceedings surrounding the Mozambique 'tuna bonds' scandal, which involved hidden debts and kickbacks to government officials. Chang's case has drawn attention to the challenges of prosecuting cross-border financial crimes and the difficulties in coordinating deportations between different government agencies.