FBI Director Announces Charges Against Four Noncitizens Accused of Voting in Federal Elections

Officials say individuals allegedly voted in multiple election cycles and made false statements during citizenship applications.

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Kash Patel announced that four noncitizens have been charged in connection with alleged unlawful voting in federal elections and providing false information during the naturalization process.

In a post on X, Patel stated, “Today out of @FBINewark: Four individuals have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections and making false statements applying for U.S. citizenship,” adding, “The individuals – all noncitizens – voted in elections including the 2020 Presidential election, 2022 midterms and 2024 Presidential election cycles.”

According to a statement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, the charges stem from separate criminal complaints filed against David Neewilly, 73; Jacenth Beadle Exum, 70; Idan Choresh, 43; and Abhinandan Vig, 33. Prosecutors allege the individuals were not U.S. citizens at the time they registered to vote in New Jersey.

Authorities said the defendants allegedly “falsely certified and attested” to being U.S. citizens when completing voter registration forms, enabling them to cast ballots in federal elections. Each individual is accused of voting in at least one election cycle, including presidential and midterm contests.

The complaints allege that Neewilly voted in both the 2020 and 2024 general elections, while Beadle Exum and Vig allegedly voted in the 2020 general election. Choresh is accused of voting in the 2022 general election. These elections included contests for president, vice president, and members of Congress.

Prosecutors further allege that after participating in these elections, the individuals later submitted N-400 naturalization applications in which they denied ever registering or voting in federal elections. The application requires applicants to certify under penalty of perjury that all information provided is accurate.

Todd Blanche addressed the charges in a statement, saying, “This administration will not tolerate aliens who attempt to vote in our elections when they know they are not eligible,” and added, “As alleged, these green card holders lied in order to register to vote and then lied again to immigration authorities by falsely claiming never to have voted in a federal election.”

The allegations were also referenced in an embedded social media clip circulating online, tied to the same announcement.

Todd M. Lyons said enforcement efforts are ongoing, stating, “HSI is actively investigating and rooting out election fraud wherever it can be found,” and adding, “This case shows that there is still work to do.”

The charges highlight federal enforcement actions related to voter eligibility and immigration processes, with the case now proceeding through the judicial system.