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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
Ganiyu allegedly rerouted applications from USCIS field offices in Minneapolis, Charlotte and Houston.
Most of the citizenship applications handled by Ganiyu and Somoye involved applicants from African countries.
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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