The United States Department of Justice has charged two Nigerian nationals alongside dozens of other foreign nationals over alleged illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration and false claims of American citizenship.

The Nigerians were identified as 61-year-old Mohammed Omar Hassan and 74-year-old Michael Agah. Both are lawful permanent residents of the United States but are not American citizens.

According to the US Department of Justice, Hassan was charged in the Southern District of Texas with voting as a non-US citizen.

Prosecutors allege that he voted in the 2022 and 2024 federal elections despite not being eligible to participate.

Agah, who was charged in the Western District of North Carolina, faces allegations of voting as a non-citizen and falsely claiming American citizenship.

The Justice Department alleged that Agah declared himself a US citizen on an Authorization to Vote Form before casting his ballot in the November 5, 2024 federal election.

63 Individuals Face Election-Related Charges

The latest announcement, made on Monday, November 2, 2026, involved charges against 63 individuals across different parts of the United States.

The allegations include illegal voting by non-citizens, fraudulent voter registration and falsely claiming US citizenship to participate in elections.

US Attorney General Todd Blanche described the development as the largest surge of voter-fraud arrests since President Donald Trump returned to office.

The Justice Department also disclosed that 195 non-citizens had been charged with illegal voting and registration offences across 25 states within the preceding nine weeks.

What Happens Next?

The cases are expected to proceed through the relevant US federal courts.

Under American law, non-citizens are generally prohibited from voting in federal elections, although certain local jurisdictions have limited exceptions for local elections.

It is important to stress that the allegations against Hassan and Agah have not been established in court. Both men are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The development has drawn attention to the legal restrictions governing voting rights in the United States and the consequences of making false citizenship declarations.

Source: US Department of Justice, November 2, 2026.