Two Indian nationals charged with election fraud in California ballot case
· World · The Hindu, NDTV, India Today
Amandeep Kaur and Kamlesh Shah, both Indian nationals and green card holders, are among 28 foreign nationals charged with election fraud in California ahead of the November 2024 U.S. elections. The Justice Department filed charges including fraudulent voter registration and making false statements in naturalisation applications, both carrying a maximum five-year federal prison sentence. The charges stem from Operation Protect the Vote, with 11 defendants arrested in early morning raids across the state. Ms. Kaur fraudulently registered to vote in December 2022 and cast a ballot in November 2024, while Mr. Shah fraudulently registered on election day 2024 and voted that same day. It remains unclear whether the two Indian nationals were among those arrested during the raids.
Why it matters
The case underscores that non-citizen green card holders are prohibited from voting in U.S. elections and face felony charges, including potential prison time, for illegally registering and casting ballots. The outcome could affect the 28 defendants facing federal prosecution and reinforce voting eligibility rules for the Indian diaspora in the United States.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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