Indian national arrested over alleged fake citizenship and 2024 vote

Summary

Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, an Indian national, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations for allegedly faking US citizenship and voting in the 2024 general elections, according to Hindustan Times. NDTV reports that, if convicted, he could face a maximum of five years in prison on each count.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   16 Oct 2026, 17:06 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that ICE's Homeland Security Investigations arrested Indian national Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari for allegedly faking US citizenship and voting in the 2024 general elections.

2. NDTV

   17 Oct 2026, 04:18 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that, if convicted, Chaudhari could face a maximum penalty of five years in prison on each count.