On September 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has charged 16 individuals across several states with illegal voting and voter registration. These charges stem from allegations of election fraud, including unlawful voting by non-citizens and false claims of citizenship to register or vote.
Nature of Charges: The charges address illegal voting by non-citizens, false claims of citizenship, wire fraud, naturalization fraud, passport fraud, and unlawful firearm purchases, among others.
Northern District of Texas: Eight individuals, mainly from Mexico and Nigeria, have been charged with unlawful voting. Notable cases include Moises Anwar Arellano-Alba, who illegally voted and provided false citizenship information.
Western District of Texas: Monica Carzoli, a lawful permanent resident, is accused of registering and voting in the November 2024 election.
District of Idaho: Avila Gomez allegedly claimed U.S. citizenship to vote multiple times and faces various related fraud charges.
Northern District of Georgia: Three aliens have been charged, including Pauline Lewis from Antigua and Barbuda for voting as a non-citizen.
District of Massachusetts: Gladys Adaeze Okafor has been arrested for illegally voting in two elections.
Western District of Wisconsin: Julieta Englestad faces charges for falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen when registering to vote.
District of New Jersey: Santana Coulibaly is charged for voting in multiple elections while allegedly making false statements in her naturalization application.
Eastern District of Michigan: Victoria Viktorivna Aquilina is charged with voting illegally in the 2024 general election.
The DOJ emphasized that illegal voting undermines democracy and that such actions are crimes regardless of political affiliation. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case's findings highlight ongoing concerns about election integrity and compliance with voting laws in the U.S.
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