US Charges 63 Foreign Nationals With Election Fraud, Including Israeli Woman

The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday that 63 foreign nationals and lawful permanent residents had been charged with election-related offenses. The announcement coincided with the US midterm elections, and among those indicted was a 35-year-old Israeli woman living in California.

According to federal authorities, four of the defendants are undocumented immigrants. The charges include illegally voting in federal elections, falsely claiming US citizenship to register or vote, and submitting fraudulent voter registration applications in another state.

Israeli Woman Accused of Illegally Voting in 2024 Presidential Election

In California, six foreign nationals were charged in connection with allegedly making false statements during naturalization proceedings. Among them is Moria Dahan, an Israeli citizen who holds lawful permanent resident status in the United States. According to the indictment, Dahan unlawfully registered to vote and cast a ballot in the November 5, 2024, presidential election after falsely declaring under oath that she was a US citizen.

Approximately one year later, on November 6, 2025, Dahan allegedly submitted an application for US citizenship in which she claimed that she had never represented herself as an American citizen or registered to vote in a US election.

Federal law provides for a maximum penalty of five years in prison for certain offenses involving illegal voting or fraudulent voter registration. Penalties may reach ten years or more depending on applicable state laws and additional charges.

Justice Department Reports 195 Prosecutions Across 25 States

According to Justice Department figures, 195 foreign nationals have been prosecuted in 25 states over the past nine weeks. Since the Trump administration took office, a total of 239 individuals have reportedly faced prosecution for election-fraud-related offenses.

The latest indictments come as Americans vote in the midterm elections, placing renewed attention on election integrity, voter eligibility, and the enforcement of federal voting laws. The charges remain allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.