Indian national charged in US for allegedly posing as American to vote
An Indian national has been indicted in Minnesota for allegedly falsely claiming US citizenship to vote in the 2024 general election. The defendant faces two federal charges, each carrying a potential five-year prison sentence.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing federal scrutiny regarding election integrity and the legal consequences of non-citizens participating in US voting processes.
An Indian national has been indicted in the US for allegedly falsely claiming to be an American citizen in order to vote in the 2024 general election.Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari was charged by a federal grand jury in Minnesota with two counts related to allegedly making a false claim of US citizenship to vote, according to the US Department of Justice.What does the indictment allege?According to the DOJ, Chaudhari signed a voter signature certificate in Minnesota on November 5, 2024, when he voted in the US general election. The certificate required voters to swear or affirm that they were US citizens.The indictment alleges that Chaudhari was not a US citizen but knowingly made the false citizenship statement in order to cast his ballot.What are the charges against Chaudhari?Chaudhari faces two federal charges.
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