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Indian-Origin Man Faces US Denaturalization Over Identity Fraud

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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The US Attorney’s Office filed a civil suit on August 7 to revoke the citizenship of Harinder Singh, an Indian-born resident of Olathe, Kansas, for alleged identity fraud.

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Authorities claim Singh, also known as Rushpal Singh, concealed his 1991 deportation order and 1995 exclusion status to obtain lawful permanent residency in 2000 and citizenship in 2008.

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This case is part of a broader crackdown, with the US Justice Department filing approximately 123 denaturalization complaints since January 20, 2025, the highest number in recorded history.