The U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against four foreign nationals in New Jersey accused of illegally voting in federal elections and making false statements during the naturalization process.
According to prosecutors, the defendants — David Neewilly of Atlantic County, Jacenth Beadle Exum of Bergen County, Idan Choresh of Monmouth County, and Abhinandan Vig of Monmouth County — each allegedly cast ballots in at least one federal election despite not being U.S. citizens.
The charges stem from an investigation by the District of New Jersey’s Election Integrity Task Force. Authorities say the individuals falsely claimed U.S. citizenship on voter registration forms, allowing them to participate in elections they were not legally eligible to vote in.
Prosecutors also allege that after voting, the defendants submitted naturalization applications in which they swore under penalty of perjury that they had never registered or voted in federal elections — statements officials say were false.
Robert Frazer said the charges underscore efforts to enforce election laws and maintain confidence in the system. Officials emphasized that both illegal voting and false statements during the citizenship process are federal offenses.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the administration intends to pursue such cases aggressively, while Kash Patel noted that noncitizen voting is a federal crime and remains a priority for federal law enforcement.
Each defendant faces multiple charges with potential prison sentences ranging from about 10 to 16 years if convicted, depending on the counts filed in their respective cases.
The investigation remains ongoing as federal authorities continue reviewing potential violations tied to voter eligibility and the naturalization process.
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