Analysis
What the official said
“A Chinese alien residing in Andover, Mass., was arrested for submitting a fraudulent voter registration and ballot in the 2024 presidential election using the name of another Chinese alien.”
Claimant: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Agency or office: USCIS
Context
USCIS newsroom press release (Aug 21, 2026) summarizing allegations and charges announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office; the release notes the details are allegations from charging documents and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Evidence
The claim is taken from an official USCIS press release reporting that the individual was arrested and charged; the release cites court filings and notes the facts as allegations. This is a consequential, politically sensitive allegation but remains charges/allegations pending adjudication.