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USCIS citizenship bribery scheme 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 07
SEP 07 · Day 1
Former USCIS official charged in $960K citizenship bribery scheme
Lukman Owolabi Ganiyu and Adeniyi Akeem Somoye were arrested on federal charges.
Ganiyu allegedly altered the USCIS system to fast-track applications in exchange for money.
Ganiyu received about $671,438 from citizenship applicants through Zelle and Cash App.
“When a federal official puts a price tag on lawful status, we will intervene immediately.”
RYAN RAYBOULD
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