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Two Indian Green Card Holders Face US Election Fraud Charges
Indian nationals among 28 permanent residents charged in a sweeping US crackdown on electoral fraud. Authorities arrested 11 suspects across multiple states in coordinated raids under 'Operation Protect the Vote.'
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Two Indian citizens holding US green cards have been charged in connection with election fraud as part of a major federal investigation targeting irregularities in American elections. The charges mark part of a broader enforcement action against 28 green card holders accused of election-related offences.
Federal authorities conducted early morning raids across multiple states, resulting in the arrest of 11 suspects as part of 'Operation Protect the Vote,' an initiative designed to identify and prosecute electoral fraud. The coordinated law enforcement action reflects heightened US government focus on maintaining election integrity and combating unauthorised voting.
The investigation has expanded the scope of charges beyond US citizens to include permanent residents, indicating authorities are examining participation by foreign nationals in electoral processes. Green card holders, while granted permanent resident status, are not authorised to vote in US elections under federal law.
The scale of the operation underscores federal commitment to rooting out fraudulent voting practices ahead of elections. Additional details regarding the specific charges and circumstances surrounding each case remain under investigation as proceedings advance through the US justice system.
Photo: The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, March 2026. APK via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).