Indian origin man among 25 persons facing revocation of U.S. citizenship
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated denaturalization proceedings against 25 individuals, including an Indian-origin man, for allegedly obtaining citizenship through fraud or the concealment of serious crimes. This action marks the largest coordinated effort of its kind in the department's history, targeting individuals from 17 different countries.
Why it matters
This surge in denaturalization cases reflects a significant shift in U.S. immigration enforcement policy, signaling a more aggressive approach to stripping citizenship from individuals accused of past criminal conduct or fraudulent naturalization.
An Indian-origin man is among 25 persons whose U.S. citizenship is being revoked for alleged crimes ranging from falsifying identity to attempted murder and child sexual abuse, authorities said.
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a case against 65-year-old Narinder Singh in the District of Delaware for allegedly using a fraudulent identity to seek admission to the U.S.
According to the Justice Department, Mr. Singh used two identities to gain admission to the U.S. beginning in 1996 and naturalised as a U.S. citizen on May 1, 2008.
The complaint alleges seven counts for his numerous misrepresentations and unlawful acts that adversely reflect his moral character.
Among the 25 persons against whom denaturalisation proceedings have been initiated are two persons of Pakistani descent – Zia Murad Bhatti and Mohd Wasif—for allegedly falsifying identity.
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