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Two Indians Among 28 Green Card Holders Charged with Election Fraud in California

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Two Indians Among 28 Green Card Holders Charged with Election Fraud in California

Analysed 20 Oct 2026·20 sources analysed·California, United States·Politics
Two Indians Among 28 Green Card Holders Charged with Election Fraud in CaliforniaPreviousNext

The US Department of Justice charged 28 lawful permanent residents, including two Indian nationals, Amandeep Kaur and Kamlesh Shah, with election fraud in California. They allegedly registered illegally and cast ballots in the November 2024 elections. Eleven defendants were arrested during raids under 'Operation Protect the Vote,' aimed at combating election fraud. Charges include fraudulent voter registration and making false statements in naturalisation applications, carrying penalties up to five years in prison. The accused deny wrongdoing and await trial.

Sentiment
43%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 53/100.

Outlets measured: thestatesman, thefinancialexpress, mint, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, indianexpress, firstpost, businessstandard, indianexpress, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 20 Oct 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (43/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 19 Oct, 10:58 pm. Other outlets followed.

19 Oct, 10:58 pm15 sources · 8 h20 Oct, 07:09 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byPrajakta Kale· Political Analyst· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    hindustantimes19 Oct, 10:58 pm
    2 Indian green card holders arrested in California for alleged fraudulent voter registration, DOJ says
  2. 2
    ndtv19 Oct, 11:15 pm
    2 Indians Among 28 Green Card Holders Charged With Election Fraud In US
  3. 3
    wion19 Oct, 11:44 pm
    Two Indians among 28 arrested in California over alleged voter registration fraud, DOJ says
  4. 4
    deccanherald20 Oct, 12:41 am
    Two Indian nationals among 28 charged with election fraud in California
  5. 5
    economictimes20 Oct, 01:23 am
    Two Indian nationals among 28 charged with election fraud in California
  6. 6
    thehindu20 Oct, 01:25 am
    Two Indian nationals among 28 charged with election fraud in California
  7. 7
    moneycontrol20 Oct, 01:27 am
    Two Indians accused of illegally voting in 2024 US elections as DOJ charges 28 green card holders- Moneycontrol.com
  8. 8
    indianexpress20 Oct, 01:48 am
    2 Indians among 28 green card holders charged with election fraud in US
  9. 9
    businessstandard20 Oct, 04:25 am
    Green card, no vote: Two Indians face US election fraud charges
  10. 10
    firstpost20 Oct, 04:30 am
    Two Indian nationals among 28 charged in US election fraud crackdown
  11. 11
    indianexpress20 Oct, 04:58 am
    2 Indians among 28 green card holders charged with election fraud in US
  12. 12
    httpswwwoutlookindiacom20 Oct, 06:02 am
    Two Indians Among 28 Charged In California Voting Fraud Case, Says US DOJ Outlook India
  13. 13
    mint20 Oct, 06:34 am
    Two Indians among 28 Green Card holders accused of election fraud in the US, says DOJ: Here's what we know Today News
  14. 14
    thefinancialexpress20 Oct, 06:52 am
    Trump admin targets Indian Green Card holders in alleged US election, citizenship fraud
  15. 15
    thestatesman20 Oct, 07:09 am
    Two Indians among 28 foreign nationals charged in US election fraud cases

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • electoral malpractice

    This story involves alleged interference in elections — voter suppression, booth capture, misuse of machinery, or funding violations.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
United States Department of Justice

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
California, United States
Sources analysed
20
Last analysed
20 Oct 2026
Key entities
United States Department of JusticeCaliforniaGreen cardCitizenship of the United StatesVoter registrationNaturalizationSacramento, CaliforniaUnited States Deputy Attorney GeneralElectoral fraudUnited StatesIndiaFelony