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Two Indians among 28 Green Card holders accused of election fraud in the US, says DOJ: Here's what we know
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Two Indians are among 28 Green Card holders charged with election-related offences in California, the US DOJ said. 11 foreign nations were arrested on Monday, but it remains unclear whether the Indians were among them. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday (local time) announced that two Indians were among 28 Green Card holders accused of fraudulently registering to vote in US elections, with most also accused of casting illegally obtained ballots. Two Indians among 28 Green Card holders charged: What we knowAccording to the DOJ’s release, the two Indians have been identified as Amandeep Kaur (30) and Kamlesh Shah (67). Kaur is an Indian national living in California’s Rancho Palos Verdes who is seeking to become a US citizen. Shah, who lived in Sacramento, allegedly registered to vote fraudulently on the day of the November 2024 election and voted that day. Of the 28 people accused of election fraud, 11 were arrested during Monday’s raids as part of “Operation Protect the Vote”, a coordinated effort among all four California-based United States Attorney’s Offices to combat and root out fraud in US elections. Here’s what the DOJ said about the arrestsThe DOJ said, "All 28 foreign nationals charged are lawful permanent residents (LPRs), or 'green card' holders. "The charges include making false statements in a naturalisation application, with some defendants also charged with fraudulent voter registration. The DOJ said that on 13 October, federal authorities sent California a list of individuals and asked the state to set aside their mail-in ballots pending verification of their citizenship. According to the federal government, California refused, prompting it to file a lawsuit seeking a court order to set the ballots aside. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter said, "Every illegal vote cancels out the vote of a lawful American citizen," and added, "Each of the 28 defendants charged today appears on the list of more than 20,000 likely noncitizen registrants we provided to California election officials last week. California refused to look at that list. Today's charges show exactly what that refusal puts at risk. ”The arrests come as US President Donald Trump has repeatedly alleged election fraud in the country. Before Monday’s raids, the DOJ had charged around 90 people with various forms of election misconduct in 2026, including 50 who allegedly voted despite being noncitizens. About the AuthorSwati GandhiSwati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. She approaches journalism with a strong belief in context-driven reporting, aiming to break down complex global events into clear, accessible narratives for a wide readership. Previously, Swati has worked at Business Standard, where she covered a range of beats including national affairs, politics, and business. This diverse newsroom experience helped her build a strong grounding in reporting, while also strengthening her ability to work across both breaking news and in-depth explanatory stories. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends. At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Her academic training has shaped her emphasis on precision, analytical rigour, and clarity in writing. Her interests include global political economy and the intersection of geopolitics with business. Outside work, Swati focuses on exploring her passion and love for food. From fancy cafes to street spots, Swati explores food like a true foodie.
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