Indian citizen commits fake voting in US presidential election 2016, may now be jailed
In the past, there were no surprises in the news of fake voting in India, but an Indian citizen gave this skill to the United States of America. After which it is now possible for him to go to jail.
Gained the right to vote by giving incorrect information
The case is going on 12 people including Indians
Will have to go to jail if proven guilty, will have to pay a hefty fine
New York: In the past there were no surprises in the news of fake voting in India, but now the new case has come from the United States of America. An Indian-origin citizen is stuck in the case of fake voting during the US presidential election in 2016, after which he has now been sent to jail. The accused’s name is Baiju Pottakulath Thomas and his age is said to be 58 years.
What is the matter?
In 2016, the US agencies have filed a charge sheet in connection with Baiju for fraudulently voting on 11 others. If the charges are found correct in this case, then the accused can be fined one lakh dollars and sentenced to one year in jail.
What kind of voting?
Along with Baiju, 11 other people are alleged to have given false information about themselves and acquired the right to vote. In addition to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department, the Homeland Security Agency has filed a charge sheet in the case.
Similar allegations on Malaysian citizens of Indian origin
Kaur Atar Singh, a Malaysian citizen of Indian origin, has a similar allegation. He is facing a case in North Carolina. He also voted in the 2016 election. Roop is accused of making a false claim about his citizenship. If this case is proved, he could face a jail term of 6 years and a fine of $ 3.5 lakh.
