U.S. DOJ Targets 40 for Denaturalisation, Including Nigerians
On October 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a significant move to strip 40 individuals of their American citizenship, marking the largest single set of denaturalisation actions ever filed in one period.
The cases were filed in federal courts across the United States and involve individuals from over 20 different nations. Among those named are two Nigerians, although their specific details were not provided in the announcement.
The offenses cited for denaturalisation include serious crimes such as money laundering, sexual abuse, and identity fraud. Notable cases include Yusmary Shirley Duran Mejia from Colombia, who concealed her involvement in a money-laundering conspiracy, and Iain Lumsden from the United Kingdom, convicted of transporting child sexual abuse material.
The DOJ's actions reflect a stringent approach to immigration enforcement and accountability for naturalised citizens.
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