- The United States is revoking the citizenship of 25 naturalised citizens, including an Indian-origin man, over allegations ranging from falsifying identity to attempted murder and child sexual abuse in one of its largest coordinated denaturalisation drives.
- The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a case against 65-year-old Narinder Singh in the District of Delaware for allegedly using a fraudulent identity to seek admission to the U.S.
- According to the Justice Department, Singh used two identities to gain admission to the U.S. beginning in 1996 and naturalised as a U.S. citizen on May 1, 2008.
- The complaint against Singh alleges seven counts for his numerous misrepresentations and unlawful acts that adversely reflect his moral character.
- The complaints against the 25 individuals, filed between July 20 and August 3, involve naturalised U.S. citizens who are natives of 17 countries.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the coordinated denaturalisation effort on August 3, 2026.
- With the new cases, the department's total denaturalisation filings have reached 123 since January 20, 2025.
- The complaints involve allegations including attempted murder, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, marriage fraud, identity fraud, passport fraud, bank and credit card fraud, and practising medicine without a license, among other offences.
- This coordinated effort is described as the largest denaturalisation surge in recorded history.
The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to revoke the citizenship of 25 naturalized citizens, including 65-year-old Narinder Singh, an Indian-origin man, due to serious allegations such as identity fraud, attempted murder, and child sexual abuse. This action is part of a larger initiative to ensure the integrity of the naturalization process.128
According to the Justice Department, Singh allegedly used two fraudulent identities to gain admission to the U.S. starting in 1996 and was naturalized on May 1, 2008. The complaint against him includes seven counts of misrepresentation and unlawful acts that reflect poorly on his moral character.34
The complaints against the 25 individuals, filed between July 20 and August 3, involve naturalized citizens from 17 countries, including Pakistan, Moldova, and Mexico. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that U.S. citizenship is a privilege that must be obtained lawfully, stating, “These individuals secured naturalisation through fraud, concealment, or other unlawful conduct.”56
This initiative represents the largest coordinated denaturalization effort in U.S. history, with the total filings reaching 123 since January 20, 2025. The Justice Department aims to protect the safety of the American people and uphold the integrity of the naturalization process, as stated by Brett Shumate, Assistant Attorney General.7
“Narinder Singh, 65, used two identities to enter the U.S. in 1996 and naturalised in 2008; the complaint alleges seven counts of misrepresentation. The filings, which include attempted murder and child sexual abuse allegations, cover citizens from 17 countries and bring the total to 123 since January 2025.”
