Why US is revoking citizenship of an Indian-origin man

Summary

The United States Department of Justice has registered a case against an Indian-origin man, revoking his citizenship allegedly for crimes, including falsifying identity, attempt to murder, and child sexual abuse, authorities told PTI on Wednesday. Pakistani natives — Zia Murad Bhatti and Mohd Wasif — are also facing revocation of their US citizenship for allegedly falsifying identity, PTI noted. The Trump administration has been ramping up efforts to revoke citizenship from those who obtained it unlawfully, while citing a wide range of alleged conduct. The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...