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U.S. moves to strip 40 persons of American citizenship

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The U.S. Department of Justice announced plans to revoke American citizenship from 40 individuals, marking the largest such effort in modern history. These individuals are accused of various serious crimes including acting as foreign agents and engaging in violent offenses; one example is Balwinder Singh of California, who obtained citizenship through fraudulent means. The initiative aims to restore integrity to the naturalization process by targeting those who lied or concealed facts during their applications.

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated the largest effort to revoke U.S. citizenship from 40 naturalized citizens at once, targeting individuals accused of serious crimes including espionage, sexual offenses against minors, and fraud. This move is unprecedented in recent history under the Trump administration. The cases were filed between August 21 and October 2 across multiple district courts. Among those targeted are former US Navy sailor Jinchao Wei from China, who was convicted of espionage and export offenses but acquitted of naturalization fraud, and Florida resident Ping Li also accused of Beijing-linked activities. Other individuals include Balwinder Singh, an Indian citizen in California accused of using a fraudulent identity to gain citizenship. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, U.S. citizenship can be revoked if it was procured illegally or through concealing material facts. The DOJ asserts this action as necessary to uphold national security and protect American citizens from individuals who lied to obtain their status.

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China Navy U.S. the Department of Justice the Justice Department

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U.S. GPE · 8× Singh PERSON · 3× Balwinder Singh PERSON · 2× China GPE · 2× Navy ORG · 2× Wei PERSON · 2× the Department of Justice ORG · 2× the Justice Department ORG · 2× American NORP · 1× Indian NORP · 1×

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The 40 individuals facing denaturalisation actions in multiple U.S. courts have been accused of serious offences, including acting as an agent for a foreign government, committing voluntary manslaughter, and aggravated sodomy against a man with special needs.

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🔮 Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a naturalised U.S. citizen’s citizenship may be revoked and certificate of naturalisation cancelled, if it was procured illegally, or by concealment of a material fact, or by wilful misrepresentation.

2026-10-06 · The Hindu

U.S. moves to strip 40 persons of American citizenship · mixed framing

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The U.S. launched the largest denaturalisation effort in modern history by moving to strip 40 individuals, including one of Indian origin, of their American citizenship, the Department of Justice said. asserted

Department → launch → Justice

individuals → face → needs

Balwinder Singh, of California, is facing denaturalisation action in the State’s Eastern District court for using a fraudulent identity to gain admission to, and acquire, U.S. citizenship. asserted

Singh → face → citizenship

“Today’s announcement marks the largest denaturalisation effort in modern history,” Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Monday (October 5, 2026). asserted

Blanche → mark → Monday

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a naturalised U.S. citizen’s citizenship may be revoked and certificate of naturalisation cancelled, if it was procured illegally, or by concealment of a material fact, or by wilful misrepresentation. uncertain

it → revoke → misrepresentation

“Every single one of these individuals lied their way into U.S. citizenship,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate, of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. asserted

Shumate → lie → Division

“This administration will continue to pursue the largest denaturalisation effort in department history to restore trust and integrity in U.S. citizenship. asserted

administration → continue → citizenship

Our message is clear: the United States will not tolerate deception in the naturalisation process,” Mr. Shumate said. asserted

Shumate → tolerate → process

According to the Department of Justice, Mr. Singh, in 1992, submitted an immigration application under the identity of Balwinder Singh. uncertain

Singh → accord → Singh

In 2003, he sought and received permanent resident status under a second identity. asserted

he → seek → identity

“Fingerprints establish that Singh submitted both applications. asserted

Singh → establish → applications

In 2009, Singh naturalised under his second identity. asserted

Singh → naturalise → identity

The complaint alleges seven counts for his numerous misrepresentations and unlawful acts that adversely reflect his moral character,” the Justice Department said. asserted

Department → allege → character

The department said it was also seeking to revoke the citizenship of Jinchao Wei, a China-born former U.S. Navy sailor convicted of espionage-related offences. asserted

it → say → offences

According to the Justice Department, Mr. Wei enlisted in the Navy in 2021, and by February 2022 had begun conspiring to sell military secrets to China. uncertain

Wei → accord → China

He became a U.S. citizen in May 2022, under provisions designed to expedite naturalisation for people serving honourably in the U.S. armed forces. uncertain

He → become → forces

Mr. Wei was convicted in August 2025 of conspiracy to commit espionage, espionage, and unlawful export of technical data related to defence articles. asserted

Wei → convict → articles

He was sentenced to 200 months in prison and discharged from the Navy. asserted

He → sentence → Navy

Among those against whom denaturalisation actions have been initiated are people from Pakistan, Mexico, Cambodia, Nepal and Afghanistan. asserted

people → initiate → Pakistan