Federal prosecutors announced on Friday that four noncitizens have been charged with illegally participating in multiple federal elections and providing false information during their U.S. citizenship applications.
According to criminal complaints filed in New Jersey’s federal court, each of the accused is alleged to have voted in at least one federal election, including the presidential elections of 2020 and 2024.
FBI Director Kash Patel shared on the social media platform X that “Four individuals have been charged with illegal voting in federal elections and falsifying statements in their citizenship applications.” He noted that these individuals, all noncitizens, participated in the 2020 presidential election, the 2022 midterms, and the 2024 presidential election cycles.
The defendants, identified by prosecutors, include David Neewilly, 73, from Atlantic County; Jacenth Beadle Exum, 70, from Bergen County; Idan Choresh, 43, from Monmouth County; and Abhinandan Vig, 33, also from Monmouth County.
The allegations were underscored by FBI Director Kash Patel, who reiterated the charges of illegal voting against the noncitizens in federal elections. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
FBI Director Kash Patel said four noncitizens have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
They are accused of registering to vote in New Jersey while not U.S. citizens and falsely certifying their citizenship status on voter registration forms.
“This administration will not tolerate aliens who attempt to vote in our elections when they know they are not eligible,” acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement.
“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.”
Blanche added the Justice Department “will use every authority to protect the integrity of U.S. elections.”
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Friday the Trump administration will not tolerate noncitizens voting in U.S. elections. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
According to prosecutors, the defendants later falsely stated on naturalization applications that they had never registered or voted in federal elections.
“As alleged, the defendants broke federal law by voting in elections they were not eligible to participate in and then made false statements under oath to conceal that conduct,” U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said in a statement.
“Today’s charges reflect this office’s commitment to protecting the integrity of our election system and ensuring that those who attempt to circumvent both our voting laws and our naturalization process are held accountable.”
Neewilly was charged with voting by an alien in a federal election and making false statements related to naturalization. He appeared April 22 before a U.S. magistrate judge in Camden.
FBI Director Kash Patel and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said four noncitizens were charged with illegally voting in U.S. elections. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Choresh faces multiple charges, including voting by an alien in a federal election and unlawful procurement of citizenship. He appeared May 1 in Newark federal court.
Vig was charged with unlawful procurement of citizenship and appeared May 1 in Newark.
Beadle Exum faces charges of making false statements related to naturalization and unlawful procurement of citizenship. She also appeared May 1 in Newark.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department and FBI for comment.
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