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Man Charged with Naturalization Fraud; Three Others Face Denaturalization

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A naturalized U.S. citizen from Bhutan has been indicted on charges of naturalization fraud, and three other individuals face denaturalization proceedings. These cases represent federal enforcement action against individuals who obtained citizenship through misrepresentation or fraud. Criminal charges and civil denaturalization cases are being pursued simultaneously.
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A federal grand jury in Charlotte returned a criminal indictment charging Sha Bahadur Ghaley, 42, a naturalized citizen from Bhutan, with naturalization fraud.

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