An American facing a string of child-abuse charges will remain in a Canadian jail while border officials seek to have him deported to the United States.

The Immigration and Refugee Board ruled Monday that Richard Goldberg is a danger to the public and a flight risk, and must remain in jail in Montreal until at least Friday, when the board is scheduled to review his case again.

Richard Goldberg is facing deportation to the United States.
(FBI)

Goldberg, 61, is accused of luring young children to his Long Beach, Calif. home in 2001 using toys, and pet rabbits and ducks. He allegedly sexually assaulted several girls, all under the age of 10, and produced child pornography.

Goldberg was arrested Saturday in an apartment in Dorval, on Montreal's West Island. He had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list and was considered one of North America's top fugitives.

Officials say he had likely been living in the Montreal suburb for several years.

Erik Paradis, a spokesman for Canada Border Services, said his agency is seeking a deportation order. He said the agency wants Goldberg to return to the United States to face prosecution.

He said he had been hoping the immigration board would rule to detain Goldberg in the interim.

"We fear Mr. Goldberg would not present himself for removal from Canada, given the fact that he used an alias in Canada, and also that he's been in Canada illegally most probably for six years," he said.

Goldberg's lawyer said his client is eager to return to the United States.

"He no longer wants to live on the run and he wants to get on with his life," Jeffrey Boro said. "He was born in the United States and he wants to go back there to live, so he'll face up to his obligations."