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UpdateNationalMonday, October 26, 2026

Justice Department charged 48 noncitizens with election-related crimes

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“Justice Department Announces Charges Involving 48 Aliens for Election-Related Crimes”, Monday, October 26, 2026
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The Justice Department announced charges against 48 non-citizens across Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York, and Nevada for election-related crimes including illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and false claims of U.S. citizenship. Among those charged in Pennsylvania were Alfredo Santiesteban, 73, a Cuban illegal alien, and Polish national Artur Kopacz, 50, accused of voting in both 2022 and 2024. Also charged in Pennsylvania were Cuban national Osmal Loy, 70, Israeli national Yehuda Peer, 30, Kenyan national Nina Nyawara, 21, and Russian national Inna Henry, 52, all lawful permanent residents.1

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  1. Justice Department, https://justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-charges-involving-48-aliens-election-related-crimes · Monday, October 26, 2026

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