Diyar Güldo?an
20 October 2026•Update: 20 October 2026
The US Department of Justice on Monday charged 28 foreign nationals living in California with alleged federal election-related crimes, including falsely claiming US citizenship on voter registration forms and in many cases casting ballots in elections.
Federal authorities announced that 11 of the defendants were arrested as part of “Operation Protect the Vote,” a coordinated effort involving all four US Attorney’s Offices in California to investigate suspected election fraud.
According to the Justice Department, all 28 defendants are lawful permanent residents, commonly known as green card holders. Although permanent residents may legally live and work in the US, they are not US citizens and generally are prohibited from voting in federal elections.
The criminal complaints include allegations of making false statements in…
HOW TO SPOT A “RED FLAG” (THE BEHAVIORAL AUDIT)
Keep an eye out for these behavioral shifts in your staff:
Refusal to take leave: Afraid someone will find their “adjustments.”
Unexplained wealth: Buying luxury items that don’t match their known salary.
Working odd hours: Preferring to work alone late at night when no one is watching the system.
“Gatekeeper” behavior: Becoming overly defensive or angry when someone asks to see their records.