Indian-American businessman Debashis Ghosh faces denaturalization for alleged fraud concealed during naturalization.
May 10, 2026
Country of origin: India

Debashis Ghosh, a 62-year-old Indian-American businessman, faces denaturalization after the Department of Justice moved to revoke his U.S. citizenship. Ghosh became a U.S. citizen in 2012 but falsely claimed during his naturalization application that he had no criminal history. He was convicted of wire fraud in 2017 involving a $2.5 million investor fraud scheme from 2010-2014, which he concealed during citizenship proceedings. Authorities allege he conspired to defraud investors of funds intended for an aircraft maintenance facility and misrepresented the safekeeping of investor money. Ghosh is among 12 individuals targeted by the Justice Department for denaturalization on various charges including fraud, war crimes, and support for terrorist groups.
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- Justice Department Moves to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More
justice.gov·May 8, 2026·archived copy
- 62-year-old Indian-American man to be denaturalized for $2.5 million fraud, false information - The Times of India
- Who is Debashis Ghosh? US revokes citizenship of an Indian-origin man over a USD 2.5 million fraud case | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management
indiablooms.com·May 10, 2026·archived copy
- Debashis Ghosh Faces US Citizenship Revocation For Multi-Million Dollar Fraud - IndiaWest News
indiawest.com·May 11, 2026·archived copy
- Indian-American man faces US citizenship revocation over alleged US $2.5 million fraud - The Economic Times
- Indian-American Faces Losing US Citizenship Over Fraud
indiaweekly.biz·May 9, 2026·archived copy
- Indian-American man faces denaturalisation proceedings in U…
english.gujaratsamachar.com·May 10, 2026·archived copy
- Indian man among 12 to be denaturalised for committing fraud in US
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