{
  "id": 183086,
  "title": "US to revoke citizenship of three Nigerians in major crackdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/us-to-revoke-citizenship-of-three-nigerians-in-major-crackdown",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-05T16:32:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/us-to-revoke-citizenship-of-three-nigerians-in-major-crackdown/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States Department of Justice has initiated a comprehensive crackdown on citizenship revocation, targeting individuals from 17 countries accused of obtaining US citizenship through fraudulent means. Between July 20 and August 3, 2026, 25 naturalised citizens from various backgrounds are facing accusations of identity fraud, sham marriages, violent crimes, and child sexual abuse. This marks the largest coordinated denaturalisation action in the department's history, with Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate stating that those targeted had committed crimes incompatible with US citizenship. The targeted individuals include Nigerians such as Jonathan Omorogieva Obasohan, a 56-year-old man accused of concealing a previous identity and a deportation order under another name. Another case involves Yetunde Folake Olaniyi, also known as Folake Rosemary Thomas, who is alleged to have concealed her identity, entered into a sham marriage, and obtained immigration benefits through false representations. Lastly, Vivian Chike Obichere, aged 72, is accused of concealing information during her naturalisation process, including using another person’s identity in obtaining a passport. The Justice Department has filed a total of 123 civil denaturalisation complaints since January 20, 2025, underscoring their commitment to protecting the integrity of the naturalisation process and ensuring the safety of the American people.",
  "summary": "The US Justice Department is revoking the citizenship of three Nigerians among 25 naturalized citizens for fraud and unlawful means. Learn more about this Read More: https://punchng.com/us-to-revoke-citizenship-of-three-nigerians-in-major-crackdown/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}