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US charges 48 non-citizens in election-related cases across five states; two Indians named

The US Justice Department has announced charges against 48 non-citizens in election-related cases across Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York and Nevada. Two Indian nationals are among those accused. The cases involve allegations of illegal voting in federal elections, fraudulent voter registration and false claims of US citizenship, including alleged misrepresentations in naturalisation proceedings. All defendants are presumed innocent.