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Indian Man Charged in U.S. Voting Citizenship Case

2 sourcesUpdated 10 Sept 2026, 10:54 pm Coverage regionsIndia
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Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari was indicted by a federal grand jury in Minnesota.

He is accused of making a false claim of U.S. citizenship to vote in the November 5, 2024 general election.

Prosecutors say he signed a voter signature certificate falsely swearing citizenship.

He faces two counts, including false information and a false citizenship claim.

Why it mattersIt shows how false citizenship claims can trigger election-fraud charges and affect confidence in voter rolls.
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If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each count.

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The reporting agrees that Chaudhari was indicted in Minnesota over an alleged false citizenship claim tied to voting. It also agrees that prosecutors say he signed a voter signature certificate and faces possible prison time if convicted.

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What remains unresolved is the court outcome, including whether the charges are proven. The available reporting does not add further evidence beyond the indictment and the allegations described by the Justice Department.

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The indictment is the central development in the reporting. The account says Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari was charged in Minnesota over an alleged false claim of U.S. citizenship connected to the 2024 election. It notes the alleged signature on a voter certificate, the two counts, and the possible maximum penalties if convicted. The framing stays close to the Justice Department's description and does not go beyond the filed charges.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: India Today
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Indian man charged in US over false citizenship claim to vote in 2024 election

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An Indian national named Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Minnesota for allegedly making a false claim of United States citizenship to vote in the November 5, 2024 general election. The Justice Department reports that Chaudhari signed a voter signature certificate falsely swearing citizenship and faces two counts including false information and a false citizenship claim. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each count, while officials emphasize the Department of Justice's commitment to protecting election integrity.