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Two Indian Nationals Among 28 Charged With Election Fraud in California
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News18•20-10-2026, 01:15
Two Indian Nationals Among 28 Charged With Election Fraud in California
- •Two Indian nationals, Amandeep Kaur and Kamlesh Shah, are among 28 green card holders charged with election fraud in California.
- •The charges stem from Operation Protect the Vote, aimed at combating fraud and upholding electoral integrity in US elections.
- •Both individuals are lawful permanent residents who allegedly fraudulently registered and cast ballots in the November 2024 US elections.
- •The criminal charges include making false statements and fraudulent voter registration, both of which are felonies carrying up to five years in prison.
Key Questions Answered
Amandeep Kaur and Kamlesh Shah are among 28 green card holders charged with fraudulently registering as voters and casting ballots in the November 2024 US elections. The criminal charges include making false statements in a naturalisation application and fraudulent voter registration.
No, although lawful permanent residents (LPRs) or green card holders have legal immigration status in the United States, they are not US citizens and are not permitted to vote in US elections.
The criminal charges of making false statements in a naturalisation application and fraudulent voter registration are felonies that carry a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.
