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U.S. Army Europe and Africa: Security Assistance Group-Ukraine Holds Change of Command
HEIDELBERG, Germany, Aug. 4 -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa issued the following news release:
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Security Assistance Group-Ukraine Holds Change of Command
WIESBADEN, Germany -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa welcomed the new commander of Security Assistance Group - Ukraine (SAG-U) and NATO Security Assistance & Training for Ukraine (NSATU), Lt. Gen. Guillaume N. Beaurpere, at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Germany, August 3, 2026.
Lt. Gen. Curtis A. Buzzard relinquished command during a change of command ceremony presided over by Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, Commander of United States European Command ... Show Full Article HEIDELBERG, Germany, Aug. 4 -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa issued the following news release: * * * Security Assistance Group-Ukraine Holds Change of Command WIESBADEN, Germany -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa welcomed the new commander of Security Assistance Group - Ukraine (SAG-U) and NATO Security Assistance & Training for Ukraine (NSATU), Lt. Gen. Guillaume N. Beaurpere, at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Germany, August 3, 2026. Lt. Gen. Curtis A. Buzzard relinquished command during a change of command ceremony presided over by Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, Commander of United States European Commandand NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Buzzard assumed command in August 2024. SAG-U is a dedicated headquarters established in 2022 to provide long-term, focused organizational structure to coordinate and oversee the full spectrum of security assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"It has been a privilege to lead this extraordinary multinational team," said Buzzard. "The unwavering dedication of our Service Members, Allies, and Partners over the last two years has been instrumental in strengthening Ukraine's capacity to defend its sovereignty. I leave this command immensely proud of what we have accomplished and confident in the continued success of this mission. Together, we have created a window of opportunity for Ukraine to achieve peace. This window will grow as Ukraine continues to raise the cost of war for Russia."
Prior to assuming command, Beaurpere served as the Chief of Staff of U.S. Special Operations Command. Throughout his career, Beaurpere has commanded at every level of Special Operations, including tours with the 1st and 10th Special Forces Groups (Airborne) and commanding the Special Operations Joint Task Force Inherent Resolve.
"I am deeply honored to assume command of SAG-U and NSATU," said Beaurpere. "We will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Allies and Partners. We will work to ensure the Ukrainian military receives critical training, equipment, and support necessary to defend their nation." SAG-U and NSATU are comprised of joint and multinational service members, including personnel from more than 25 nations.
During his remarks, Grynkewich noted the missions of SAG-U and NSATU were at the point of an important evolution.
"NSATU has matured over the last two years, and this presents a natural opportunity to transition certain SAG-U functions to that command," he said. "Will, under your leadership, NSATU will assume responsibility for Ukrainian training, material management, and sustainment support."
Grynkewich also noted SAG-U will transition, and that once complete the organization will go away.
"We will rapidly move to a more sustainable and effective model with U.S.-specific support functions moving to US Army Europe and Africa and other European Command Components," he said. "These transitions are a natural progression and positive result - not just of NSATU's performance - but also our European Allies taking primary responsibility for defense and security on this continent."
Grynkewich also said that in about a year, a European or Canadian will take command of NSATU, with America assuming the deputy commander role.
He emphasized the moves do not mean a decrease in support for Ukraine.
"They mean more effective, efficient and sustainable support, with increased European leadership delivering it," Grynkewich said.
For additional information, contact SAG-U Public Affairs at usarmy.wiesbaden.usareur-af.mbx.sag-u-pao@army.mil.
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Original text here: https://www.europeafrica.army.mil/ArticleViewPressRelease/Article/4562270/press-release-security-assistance-group-ukraine-holds-change-of-command/
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Security Assistance Group-Ukraine Holds Change of Command
WIESBADEN, Germany -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa welcomed the new commander of Security Assistance Group - Ukraine (SAG-U) and NATO Security Assistance & Training for Ukraine (NSATU), Lt. Gen. Guillaume N. Beaurpere, at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Germany, August 3, 2026.
Lt. Gen. Curtis A. Buzzard relinquished command during a change of command ceremony presided over by Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, Commander of United States European Command ... Show Full Article HEIDELBERG, Germany, Aug. 4 -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa issued the following news release: * * * Security Assistance Group-Ukraine Holds Change of Command WIESBADEN, Germany -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa welcomed the new commander of Security Assistance Group - Ukraine (SAG-U) and NATO Security Assistance & Training for Ukraine (NSATU), Lt. Gen. Guillaume N. Beaurpere, at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Germany, August 3, 2026. Lt. Gen. Curtis A. Buzzard relinquished command during a change of command ceremony presided over by Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, Commander of United States European Commandand NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Buzzard assumed command in August 2024. SAG-U is a dedicated headquarters established in 2022 to provide long-term, focused organizational structure to coordinate and oversee the full spectrum of security assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"It has been a privilege to lead this extraordinary multinational team," said Buzzard. "The unwavering dedication of our Service Members, Allies, and Partners over the last two years has been instrumental in strengthening Ukraine's capacity to defend its sovereignty. I leave this command immensely proud of what we have accomplished and confident in the continued success of this mission. Together, we have created a window of opportunity for Ukraine to achieve peace. This window will grow as Ukraine continues to raise the cost of war for Russia."
Prior to assuming command, Beaurpere served as the Chief of Staff of U.S. Special Operations Command. Throughout his career, Beaurpere has commanded at every level of Special Operations, including tours with the 1st and 10th Special Forces Groups (Airborne) and commanding the Special Operations Joint Task Force Inherent Resolve.
"I am deeply honored to assume command of SAG-U and NSATU," said Beaurpere. "We will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Allies and Partners. We will work to ensure the Ukrainian military receives critical training, equipment, and support necessary to defend their nation." SAG-U and NSATU are comprised of joint and multinational service members, including personnel from more than 25 nations.
During his remarks, Grynkewich noted the missions of SAG-U and NSATU were at the point of an important evolution.
"NSATU has matured over the last two years, and this presents a natural opportunity to transition certain SAG-U functions to that command," he said. "Will, under your leadership, NSATU will assume responsibility for Ukrainian training, material management, and sustainment support."
Grynkewich also noted SAG-U will transition, and that once complete the organization will go away.
"We will rapidly move to a more sustainable and effective model with U.S.-specific support functions moving to US Army Europe and Africa and other European Command Components," he said. "These transitions are a natural progression and positive result - not just of NSATU's performance - but also our European Allies taking primary responsibility for defense and security on this continent."
Grynkewich also said that in about a year, a European or Canadian will take command of NSATU, with America assuming the deputy commander role.
He emphasized the moves do not mean a decrease in support for Ukraine.
"They mean more effective, efficient and sustainable support, with increased European leadership delivering it," Grynkewich said.
For additional information, contact SAG-U Public Affairs at usarmy.wiesbaden.usareur-af.mbx.sag-u-pao@army.mil.
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Original text here: https://www.europeafrica.army.mil/ArticleViewPressRelease/Article/4562270/press-release-security-assistance-group-ukraine-holds-change-of-command/
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Awards $4.3M Maintenance Dredging Contract for Morehead City Inner Harbor
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Wilmington District issued the following news release:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Awards $4.3M Maintenance Dredging Contract for Morehead City Inner Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District awarded a $4.3 million contract on July 30th, 2026, to Curtin Maritime Corp for the maintenance dredging of the Morehead City Inner Harbor.
The contract funds essential dredging operations to clear shoaled sediment from the navigation channels within Morehead City Harbor.
Regular ... Show Full Article WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Wilmington District issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Awards $4.3M Maintenance Dredging Contract for Morehead City Inner Harbor The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District awarded a $4.3 million contract on July 30th, 2026, to Curtin Maritime Corp for the maintenance dredging of the Morehead City Inner Harbor. The contract funds essential dredging operations to clear shoaled sediment from the navigation channels within Morehead City Harbor. Regularmaintenance dredging ensures safe, efficient, and unobstructed vessel passage through one of North Carolina's vital deep water commercial ports.
Curtin Maritime Corp, headquartered in Long Beach, California, will perform the work under the direction of the Wilmington District. Dredging operations are scheduled to align with regional environmental windows to minimize impacts on local marine life and coastal habitats.
"Maintaining safe navigable waterways is central to our mission at the Wilmington District," said Col. Ken Porter, Wilmington District Commander. "This investment ensures that the Morehead City Inner Harbor remains fully operational, supporting regional commerce, maritime industries, and the local economy."
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Original text here: https://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4561176/us-army-corps-of-engineers-wilmington-district-awards-43m-maintenance-dredging/
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Awards $4.3M Maintenance Dredging Contract for Morehead City Inner Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District awarded a $4.3 million contract on July 30th, 2026, to Curtin Maritime Corp for the maintenance dredging of the Morehead City Inner Harbor.
The contract funds essential dredging operations to clear shoaled sediment from the navigation channels within Morehead City Harbor.
Regular ... Show Full Article WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Wilmington District issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Awards $4.3M Maintenance Dredging Contract for Morehead City Inner Harbor The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District awarded a $4.3 million contract on July 30th, 2026, to Curtin Maritime Corp for the maintenance dredging of the Morehead City Inner Harbor. The contract funds essential dredging operations to clear shoaled sediment from the navigation channels within Morehead City Harbor. Regularmaintenance dredging ensures safe, efficient, and unobstructed vessel passage through one of North Carolina's vital deep water commercial ports.
Curtin Maritime Corp, headquartered in Long Beach, California, will perform the work under the direction of the Wilmington District. Dredging operations are scheduled to align with regional environmental windows to minimize impacts on local marine life and coastal habitats.
"Maintaining safe navigable waterways is central to our mission at the Wilmington District," said Col. Ken Porter, Wilmington District Commander. "This investment ensures that the Morehead City Inner Harbor remains fully operational, supporting regional commerce, maritime industries, and the local economy."
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Original text here: https://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4561176/us-army-corps-of-engineers-wilmington-district-awards-43m-maintenance-dredging/
National Park Service Seeks Proposals to Lease and Rehabilitate Three Historic Cape Cod Properties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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National Park Service Seeks Proposals to Lease and Rehabilitate Three Historic Cape Cod Properties
WELLFLEET, Mass. -- The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals to lease and rehabilitate three historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). CCNS is seeking proposals from individuals or organizations interested in leasing and rehabilitating these historic homes located within the park. The three properties are private homes, ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * National Park Service Seeks Proposals to Lease and Rehabilitate Three Historic Cape Cod Properties WELLFLEET, Mass. -- The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals to lease and rehabilitate three historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). CCNS is seeking proposals from individuals or organizations interested in leasing and rehabilitating these historic homes located within the park. The three properties are private homes,offered under a minimum lease term of 10 years. Proposals for the homes must be submitted by November 1, 2026, at 5 pm EST.
Through the leasing program, private investment helps preserve historic structures while reducing long-term maintenance needs and ensuring continued stewardship of nationally significant resources.
The opportunity to submit a proposal to lease any of these three properties is competitive and is open to all interested persons and businesses. Information on the properties, leasing terms and conditions, and information on submitting proposals can be found here.
Appointment-only site tours will be held on Wednesdays between August 12 and September 23, 2026. If you are interested in viewing a property, please email caco_leasing@nps.gov to request an appointment. Be sure to specify the name of the property you would like to see. If you are interested to see more than one property, this will require more than one appointment. A confirmed appointment is required to view any property.
All three properties require substantial repair and rehabilitation work. Prospective applicants should be prepared for the financial and logistical responsibilities associated with restoring and maintaining historic structures in accordance with National Park Service standards and lease requirements.
1. The Anthony and Allison Sirna Studio (Sirna Studio), located at 60 Way #4 in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is an approximately 746 sq. ft. artist's studio situated on a one-acre lot. Designed in the mid-twentieth century "Modern Style" and constructed in 1961, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
2. The Ahearn House, located at 450 Pamet Point Rd, in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is an approximately 1,200 sq. ft. one-and-a-half story timber-framed 3/4 Cape house situated on 3.1 acres. The site also includes a detached seasonal one room cottage of approximately 234 sq. ft., compatible with the architectural design and setting of the main house. The main house was constructed between 1817-1851, while the summer cottage is believed to have been a previously existing workshop. The Ahearn property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
3. The Jedediah Higgins House (Higgins House), located at 26 Higgins Hollow Road in Truro, Massachusetts, is an approximately 1,977 sq. ft. one-and-one-half story, typical "full Cape" house, constructed in the 19th century. It is situated on 3 acres.
Lease proposals will be evaluated on overall merit. Evaluation criteria include compatibility of the proposed use of the property with respect to preservation, protection, and visitor enjoyment of Cape Cod National Seashore; the compatibility of the proposal with historic qualities of the property; the bidder's financial capability of carrying out the terms of the lease; and the ability and commitment of the Offeror to conduct activities in the park area in an environmentally enhancing manner through, among other programs and actions, energy conservation, waste reduction, and recycling.
Federal regulation requires that the lessee pays, at minimum, fair market value rent which has been determined through an appraisal and is identified in the RFP for each property. Any repair or rehabilitation work must be done in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties. Those standards can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/secretary-standards-treatment-historic-properties.htm
More information on the properties, leasing terms and conditions, and information on submitting proposals can be found here.
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Original text here: https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-proposals-to-lease-and-rehabilitate-three-historic-cape-cod-properties.htm
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National Park Service Seeks Proposals to Lease and Rehabilitate Three Historic Cape Cod Properties
WELLFLEET, Mass. -- The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals to lease and rehabilitate three historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). CCNS is seeking proposals from individuals or organizations interested in leasing and rehabilitating these historic homes located within the park. The three properties are private homes, ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * National Park Service Seeks Proposals to Lease and Rehabilitate Three Historic Cape Cod Properties WELLFLEET, Mass. -- The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals to lease and rehabilitate three historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). CCNS is seeking proposals from individuals or organizations interested in leasing and rehabilitating these historic homes located within the park. The three properties are private homes,offered under a minimum lease term of 10 years. Proposals for the homes must be submitted by November 1, 2026, at 5 pm EST.
Through the leasing program, private investment helps preserve historic structures while reducing long-term maintenance needs and ensuring continued stewardship of nationally significant resources.
The opportunity to submit a proposal to lease any of these three properties is competitive and is open to all interested persons and businesses. Information on the properties, leasing terms and conditions, and information on submitting proposals can be found here.
Appointment-only site tours will be held on Wednesdays between August 12 and September 23, 2026. If you are interested in viewing a property, please email caco_leasing@nps.gov to request an appointment. Be sure to specify the name of the property you would like to see. If you are interested to see more than one property, this will require more than one appointment. A confirmed appointment is required to view any property.
All three properties require substantial repair and rehabilitation work. Prospective applicants should be prepared for the financial and logistical responsibilities associated with restoring and maintaining historic structures in accordance with National Park Service standards and lease requirements.
1. The Anthony and Allison Sirna Studio (Sirna Studio), located at 60 Way #4 in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is an approximately 746 sq. ft. artist's studio situated on a one-acre lot. Designed in the mid-twentieth century "Modern Style" and constructed in 1961, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
2. The Ahearn House, located at 450 Pamet Point Rd, in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is an approximately 1,200 sq. ft. one-and-a-half story timber-framed 3/4 Cape house situated on 3.1 acres. The site also includes a detached seasonal one room cottage of approximately 234 sq. ft., compatible with the architectural design and setting of the main house. The main house was constructed between 1817-1851, while the summer cottage is believed to have been a previously existing workshop. The Ahearn property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
3. The Jedediah Higgins House (Higgins House), located at 26 Higgins Hollow Road in Truro, Massachusetts, is an approximately 1,977 sq. ft. one-and-one-half story, typical "full Cape" house, constructed in the 19th century. It is situated on 3 acres.
Lease proposals will be evaluated on overall merit. Evaluation criteria include compatibility of the proposed use of the property with respect to preservation, protection, and visitor enjoyment of Cape Cod National Seashore; the compatibility of the proposal with historic qualities of the property; the bidder's financial capability of carrying out the terms of the lease; and the ability and commitment of the Offeror to conduct activities in the park area in an environmentally enhancing manner through, among other programs and actions, energy conservation, waste reduction, and recycling.
Federal regulation requires that the lessee pays, at minimum, fair market value rent which has been determined through an appraisal and is identified in the RFP for each property. Any repair or rehabilitation work must be done in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties. Those standards can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/secretary-standards-treatment-historic-properties.htm
More information on the properties, leasing terms and conditions, and information on submitting proposals can be found here.
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Original text here: https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-proposals-to-lease-and-rehabilitate-three-historic-cape-cod-properties.htm
Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders
25 complaints filed since July 20, 2026, mark largest denaturalization effort ever
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The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 25 individuals accused of serious offenses -- including attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders 25 complaints filed since July 20, 2026, mark largest denaturalization effort ever - The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 25 individuals accused of serious offenses -- including attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon withintent to kill, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a naturalized U.S. citizen's citizenship may be revoked, and certificate of naturalization canceled, if the naturalization was illegally procured or procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation. The complaints were filed between July 20 and Aug. 3, 2026. Since Jan. 20, 2025, the Justice Department has filed 123 civil denaturalization complaints, the most in recorded history.
"U.S. citizenship is one of our nation's highest privileges, and it must be obtained lawfully and honestly," said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. "The complaints announced today allege that these individuals secured naturalization through fraud, concealment, or other unlawful conduct -- including by concealing violent crimes, sexual offenses against children, fraudulent identities, and other disqualifying facts. Today's filings represent the largest coordinated denaturalization effort in Department history, but they are only the beginning. The Justice Department will continue to use every tool available to protect the integrity of the naturalization process and the safety of the American people."
"Today marks the largest denaturalization surge in recorded history," said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department's Civil Division. "Every one of these individuals committed crimes incompatible with U.S. citizenship. We are moving at record speed to denaturalize those who sought to deceive the federal government and abuse the naturalization process."
1. Zia Murad Bhatti (Pakistan/Age 59): On July 24, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Eastern District of Arkansas seeking the denaturalization of Zia Murad Bhatti, also known as Raza Moorad, a resident of Conway, Arkansas, because he committed immigration fraud in his naturalization proceedings. Bhatti illegally entered the United States in 1992 using the name Raza Moorad. He was ordered removed, but he did not depart the United States. Instead, he married a United States citizen and sought permanent resident status, based on the marriage, using the name Zia Murad Bhatti. In naturalization proceedings, he concealed the fact that he used another identity and was ordered removed. The United States alleges that the court should issue an order revoking Bhatti's naturalization because he committed fraud in seeking permanent resident status, provided false testimony and committed unlawful acts when he lied under penalty of perjury in naturalization proceedings, and procured his naturalization by concealment of material facts and willful misrepresentations. (Eastern District of Arkansas).
2. Tatiana Power (Moldova/Age 46): On July 22, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Southern District of Florida seeking the denaturalization of Tatiana Power, a resident of Weston, Florida, because she committed crimes involving the sexual abuse of children before she became a U.S. citizen. Power entered the United States in 2005 and naturalized in 2010. In 2021, she was charged with several counts related to her participation in a business selling images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children on numerous websites. In criminal proceedings she admitted that she became involved in the illegal enterprise before she became a citizen. In 2022, she was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1956(h), for her efforts in concealing proceeds from the unlawful activity. The United States alleges that the court should issue an order revoking Power's naturalization because her criminal acts and her false testimony in naturalization proceedings rendered her unable to demonstrate the required good moral character for naturalization and because she procured her naturalization by concealment of material facts and willful misrepresentations. (Southern District of Florida).
3. Narinder Singh (India/Age 65): On July 20, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of Delaware seeking the denaturalization of Narinder Singh for using a fraudulent identity to gain admission to the United States. Singh used two identities to gain admission to the U.S. beginning in 1996 and naturalized as a U.S. citizen on May 1, 2008. The complaint alleges seven counts for his numerous misrepresentations and unlawful acts that adversely reflect his moral character. (District of Delaware).
4. Emigdio Sanchez (Mexico/Age 62): On July 22, the United States filed a case in the District of South Carolina seeking the denaturalization of Emigdio Sanchez, who, beat and choked his wife, was arrested for such conduct, and they lied about it to immigration authorities. On Aug. 16, 1998, Mr. Sanchez beat his wife so severely, she was hospitalized. He was arrested for this violent assault the following day, and later pled guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Yet on Sept. 17, 1998, when Mr. Sanchez filled out paperwork related to his naturalization application, and was specifically asked whether he had been arrested or engaged in any criminal conduct since he first submitted his naturalization application, Mr. Sanchez lied, and wrote "no." Mr. Sanchez's violent assault upon his wife rendered him ineligible to naturalize, and had he disclosed his criminal conduct, that bar would have been apparent. The United States filed a three-count complaint against Mr. Sanchez seeking his denaturalization, including claims that he lacked the good moral character to naturalize and made material misrepresentations to immigration authorities. (District of South Carolina).
5. Louisa Fernandez Ordonez (Colombia/Age 54): On July 20, the Department of Justice filed an action in the Northern District of Georgia seeking the denaturalization of Luisa Fernanda Ordonez because she failed to disclose in her naturalization proceedings that she obtained her permanent residence as a result of marriage fraud and that she was married to two men simultaneously. In 2000, Ms. Ordonez paid a U.S. citizen to marry her so that she could procure her permanent residence. Ms. Ordonez had no intention of establishing a marital relationship with this man, nor did she. Instead, in 2003, she married another man, without first divorcing her first husband. At no point during her naturalization proceedings did Mr. Ordonez disclose that her marriage to her first husband was entered into solely to obtain an immigration benefit. Neither did she disclose that she had married someone else. The United States seeks the denaturalization of Ms. Ordonez in a five-count complaint alleging she illegally procured her naturalization because she was not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, she was statutorily ineligible to apply for naturalization when she did, and because she made various false statements and misrepresentations in her immigration proceedings. (Northern District of Georgia).
6. Jonathan Omorogieva Obasohan (Nigeria/Age 56): On July 21, the United States filed a case in the District of Massachusetts seeking the denaturalization of Jonathan Omorogieva Obasohan because he obtained his citizenship under a fake identify, after he was already subject to an order of deportation under his true identify. Before Mr. Obasohan, a native of Nigeria, became a permanent resident and later naturalized as a U.S. citizen under the name Jonathan Omorogieva Obasohan, he was previously ordered to be deported from the United States under the name Tinosa Joe Aigbedion. At no point during his naturalization proceedings did Mr. Obasohan disclose that he previously used the name Tinosa Joe Aigbedion or that he had a current order of deportation pending against him. The United States has filed a five-count complaint against Mr. Obasohan seeking his denaturalization on the grounds that he was statutorily ineligible to naturalize, never lawfully obtained his permanent residence, and made numerous material misstatements to immigration officials. (District of Massachusetts).
7. Enos Fong Korti (Liberia/Age 51): On July 29, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of Minnesota seeking the denaturalization of Enos Fong Korti, a native of Liberia. Mr. Korti immigrated to the United States as the unmarried child of a U.S. citizen. However, Korti was married and ineligible to immigrate under that status, so Mr. Korti lied about his marital status to immigration officials during the visa process to hide his ineligibility. When it came time to naturalize, Korti falsely claimed that he had never lied to U.S. officials. As a result, Mr. Korti was naturalized. The United States is seeking to revoke Mr. Korti's citizenship because he was not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, because he procured his naturalization by concealment of material facts and willful misrepresentations, and because he lacked the good moral character necessary to naturalize. (District of Minnesota).
8. Yetunde Folake Olaniyi (Nigeria/Age 56): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of Maryland seeking the denaturalization of Yetunde Folake Olaniyi, also known as Folake Rosemary Thomas, a native of Nigeria. Olaniyi was ordered removed from the United States and rather than report for her scheduled removal flight, she adopted the identity of Folake Rosemary Thomas and entered into a sham marriage with a U.S. citizen, notwithstanding that she was already married to another Nigerian citizen. Through this sham marriage and by concealing her true identity, Olaniyi was granted a green card through her spouse. Three years later, Olaniyi naturalized as Folake Rosemary Thomas. In 2014, Olaniyi (as Thomas) was convicted in federal court for passport fraud after fingerprint checks revealed her true identity to be Olaniyi. The seven-count civil Complaint alleges Olaniyi was ineligible for a spousal green card and naturalization through her spouse because her marriage to the U.S. citizen was both a sham and legally invalid, that Olaniyi obtained her naturalization through a litany of willful misrepresentations of material facts, and that Olaniyi lacked the requisite good moral character required for naturalization. (District of Maryland).
9. Mohd Wasif, also known as Mohammad Khanwasif (Pakistan/Age 56 or 58): On August 3, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a case in the Eastern District of Texas seeking to revoke the multiple naturalizations that Mohd Wasif, also known as Mohammad Khanwasif obtained under multiple identities. As Mohd Wasif, this individual obtained permanent residence in the U.S. by lying about his eligibility for that benefit. Then, while waiting for approval of that application, this individual applied for permanent residence under the different identity of Mohammad Khanwasif. Then, during his naturalization proceedings as Mohd Wasif, he lied about having provided false information to immigration officials to obtain permanent resident status and concealed his use of a second identity as Mohammad Khanwasif. During his naturalization proceedings as Mohammad Khanwasif, he similarly concealed his fraud and use of other identities. Because this individual did not obtain either of his naturalizations lawfully, but procured them instead by repeatedly lying, the United States now seeks to revoke both of those naturalizations. (Eastern District of Texas)
10. Esther Quayle (Ghana/Age 50): On July 29, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Middle District of Tennessee seeking the denaturalization of Esther Quayle. Quayle, a native of Ghana, acquired a green card in the United States through her spouse, who had stolen the identity of a United States citizen. As a result of her husband's identity theft and Quayle's nondisclosure of her husband's true identity and citizenship, Quayle was granted naturalization. Because Quayle was not married to a real U.S. citizen, she was ineligible for citizenship because she was not lawfully admitted to permanent residence. Further, because Quayle misrepresented her spouse's true name and citizenship status in her naturalization proceedings, she obtained naturalization through a concealment or willful misrepresentation of a material fact, provided false testimony disqualifying her from citizenship, and lacked the good moral character necessary to naturalize. (Middle District of Tennessee).
11. Dwyane Robinson (Jamaica/Age 44): On July 21, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Eastern District of North Carolina against Dwyane Robinson, who shot and attempted to murder another man, leading to his conviction for attempted first degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. On Dec. 31, 2013, while awaiting trial, Defendant was discharged from the U.S. Army. Defendant had earlier obtained his U.S. citizenship on the basis of his military service, but because he was discharged under other than honorable conditions prior to serving honorably in the military for a total of five years, he is subject to denaturalization. (Eastern District of North Carolina).
12. Yi Lee (Taiwan/Age 46): On July 22, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of New Mexico seeking the denaturalization of Yi Lee because he masterminded a marriage fraud ring prior to naturalizing. From January 2016 to on or about May 2017, Lee conspired with exploit U.S. immigration laws by uniting U.S. citizens with alien beneficiaries in sham marriages. Lee coordinated a payment schedule to the U.S. citizen conspirators and coached participants through the application process, including preparing them for immigration interviews. In 2017, Lee pled guilty to conspiracy to commit marriage fraud. Lee illegally procured his naturalization as a U.S. citizen because his crime precluded the required good moral character to naturalize. Also, Lee falsely testified under oath and misrepresented and concealed facts that were material to determining his naturalization eligibility. (District of New Mexico).
13. Eddie Jones Appah (Ghana/Age 66 or 67): On July 30, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of New Jersey seeking the denaturalization of Mr. Eddie Jones Appah because he failed to disclose in his naturalization proceedings that he had already entered and been deported under a prior identity. He is charged with illegal procurement of naturalization by providing false testimony during his proceedings and for procuring his U.S. citizenship after misrepresenting and concealing material facts. (District of New Jersey).
14. Jose Luis Martinez-Zavala (Mexico/Age 80): On July 27, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Western District of Texas seeking the denaturalization of Jose Luis Martinez-Zavala, who failed to disclose in his naturalization proceedings that he had previously sexually assaulted a minor. Martinez-Zavala naturalized in 2014 by hiding from the Government that in 2010 he had committed Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, in violation of Texas Penal Code Ann. Sec. 22.021(a)(2)(B), a first-degree felony. In 2020, he pleaded guilty to and was convicted of that offense in Travis County, Texas. The complaint charges Martinez-Zavala with being ineligible to naturalize because, during the statutory period when he was required to show he had good moral character, he committed that crime and the additional offenses of making false statements, of falsely swearing in an immigration matter, and of perjuring himself when he submitted his Naturalization Application and again during his Naturalization Interview when he falsely stated and swore that he had not committed any crime for which he had not been arrested. The complaint further claims Martinez-Zavala was ineligible to naturalize because he provided false testimony during the same statutory period. Finally, the complaint alleges that Martinez-Zavala procured his naturalization by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentations about his criminal history. (Western District of Texas).
15. Vivian Chike Obichere (Nigeria/Age 72): On July 30, the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization action in the Northern District of California seeking the denaturalization of Vivian Chike Obichere. Ms. Obichere is a native of Nigeria who naturalized as a United States citizen in 2013, and represented throughout her naturalization proceedings that she had never committed crimes for which she was not arrested, had used only one alias while in the United States, had not taken trips outside of the United States during the relevant period, and had never given misleading information to any United States official. However, she later pled guilty to False Application and Use of a Passport, and admitted the falsity of all of those attestations. Specifically, Ms. Obichere admitted that she had concealed, during her naturalization proceedings, that she had previously applied for and used a passport with the name and identifying information of another person, who was a United States citizen. Accordingly, the Department of Justice is pursuing revocation of Ms. Obichere's naturalization on three counts related to her statutory ineligibility for denaturalization as a person barred from establishing good moral character, and one count of illegal procurement of naturalization by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation. (Northern District of California).
16. Jose Francisco Cruz (Honduras/Age 72): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization action in the Southern District of Florida seeking the denaturalization of Jose Francisco Cruz. On or between December 28, 1995 and June 6, 1998, Cruz sexually abused his minor stepdaughter, while he was in a position of familial or custodial authority over her. Cruz naturalized as a U.S. citizen on Feb. 20, 1996. On or about Feb. 22, 1999, Cruz pled guilty in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial District, Palm Beach County, Florida, to three counts of Sexual Activity with a Child in violation of section 794.011(8)(b), Florida Statutes, in full satisfaction of the Third Amended Information. On or about Feb. 22, 1999,Cruz was sentenced to a 16-year term of imprisonment. Cruz was also required to register as a sex offender. Cruz illegally procured his naturalization as a United States citizen because his crime precluded the required good moral character to naturalize. Also, during the naturalization process, Cruz willfully misrepresented and concealed his involvement in unlawful sexual acts with his minor stepdaughter. (Southern District of Florida).
17. Francois Nguessi Dame (Cameroon/Age 65): On July 30, the Department of Justice filed a suit in the District of Maryland seeking the denaturalization of Francois Nguessi Dame because he illegally procured his naturalization and obtained his naturalization by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation. From December 2008 to March 2015, Mr. Dame sexually abused his minor stepdaughter from the time she was ten until she was sixteen. After Mr. Dame naturalized in August 2014, he was convicted for multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor in May 2017. He never disclosed the conduct underlying those convictions during the naturalization process. Accordingly, OIL seeks to pursue denaturalization of Mr. Dame for both illegal procurement (failure to show good moral character due to unlawful acts and false testimony) and concealment of material facts or willful misrepresentations relating to that conduct. (District of Maryland).
18. Haitham A. Mustafa (Jordan/Age 58): On July 29, the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization action in the Southern District of Florida seeking the denaturalization of Haitham A. Mustafa, alleging that he failed to disclose in his naturalization proceedings that he engaged in credit card fraud using false names. Beginning in November 1999 and continuing until after his May 2001 naturalization, Mustafa engaged in credit card fraud using fraudulently obtained credit cards using at least one false name. This fraud scheme also coincided with a bank fraud scheme that occurred after his naturalization. Following his guilty plea, in May 2006, Mustafa was found guilty of one count of credit card fraud and one count of bank fraud, in violation of 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1644(a) and 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1344. He was sentenced to a term of twenty-five months' imprisonment to be served concurrently and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $146,646.43 to all victims of his fraud scheme. Mustafa illegally obtained his naturalization as a United States citizen because credit card fraud is a crime that adversely reflects on his moral character. Moreover, Mustafa misrepresented and concealed material facts to obtain his naturalization. (Southern District of Florida).
19. Jairo Javier Pedron Tellez (Cuba/Age 29): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization action in the Southern District of Florida, seeking denaturalization of Jairo Javier Pedron Tellez because he failed to disclose in his naturalization proceedings that he conspired to commit bank fraud and engaged in aggravated identity theft prior to naturalizing. Beginning in April 2015, and continuing through September 2017, Mr. Pedron conspired with others to defraud financial institutions by illegally obtaining envelopes and parcels from United States Post Office collection boxes with the intent to obtain, alter, and cash or deposit checks contained in those envelopes and parcels. In total, Mr. Pedron and his coconspirators illegally obtained nearly $175,000 through this scheme. The Department seeks Mr. Pedron's denaturalization because he illegally obtained his naturalization due to his unlawful acts and because he provided false testimony during his naturalization. The Department also seeks Mr. Pedron's denaturalization because he obtained his naturalization through willful misrepresentation or concealment of material facts during his naturalization. (Southern District of Florida).
20. Carlos Ernesto Giron (El Salvador/Age 65): On July 29, the Department of Justice filed a civil denaturalization complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland against Carloe Ernesto Giron. In 2019, Mr. Giron pled guilty and was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor for criminal acts he committed against two minors between 2005 and 2010. Mr. Giron lied about his criminal conduct in connection with his application to become a naturalized United States citizen. The United States has filed a three-count complaint against Mr. Giron seeking his denaturalization because he allegedly obtained that status through willful misrepresentation of material facts, false testimony, and because his criminal acts against minors precluded him from demonstrating good moral character. (District of Maryland).
21. Juan Camilo Montoya (Colombia/Age 34): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of Maryland seeking the denaturalization of Juan Camilo Montoya because he was dishonorably discharged from the Marine Corps before accruing the necessary period of honorable conduct after naturalizing, and because he lied in order to naturalize. Montoya naturalized via military service, which requires a five-year period of honorable conduct. But Montoya pleaded guilty via court-martial to possession and distribution of child pornography before that period had passed, which tainted his entire service and left him open to denaturalization. Further, Montoya swore under oath during his naturalization process that he had never been arrested, detained, or cited by law enforcement, but he had been cited by Maryland police for a prior drug-related offense. The denaturalization complaint, containing the above allegations, charges Montoya with being ineligible to naturalize because, during the statutory period when he was required to show he had good moral character, he gave false testimony to procure an immigration benefit. The complaint further charges Montoya as being amenable to denaturalization for being a naturalized citizen who was dishonorably discharged from the Marine Corps without accruing five years of honorable service. (District of Maryland).
22. Cantave Previlon (Haiti/Age 63): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Southern District of Florida, seeking to revoke the naturalization of Cantave Previlon. In July 2007, Previlon, began having sexual intercourse with his minor biological child, against the child's will, and he concealed this crime during his naturalization proceedings. After naturalizing, Previlon provided a sworn statement admitting to the offense and was convicted in Florida of sexual battery, victim over twelve years old but less than eighteen years old, while in a position of familial or custodial authority over the victim, and sexual battery, victim over twelve years old but less than eighteen years old, without consent. The denaturalization complaint filed against Previlon alleges that he is subject to denaturalization because, during the period in which he was statutorily required to demonstrate good moral character, he committed crimes involving moral turpitude, committed unlawful acts that adversely reflected on his moral character, and provided false testimony about his crime. Additionally, Previlon willfully mispresented the material fact of his crime during his naturalization proceedings. (Southern District of Florida).
23. Syed Tanweer Ahmad, also known as Timothy Syed Andersson, also known as Tanweer Ahmad Syed (Sweden/Age 82): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Northern District of California seeking the denaturalization of Syed Tanweer Ahmad, who failed to disclose in his naturalization proceedings that he had committed grand theft against multiple victims and falsely represented for years -- both to the public and to his victims -- that he was a medical practitioner. In 2011, Ahmad pleaded guilty to these offenses, and the California Superior Court, County of San Francisco, convicted Ahmad of 64 separate criminal violations, including 30 counts of Practicing Medicine without a License; 30 counts of Grand Theft; one count of Perjury, and three counts of Forgery. As a result of these crimes, the court sentenced Ahmad to six years in state prison. The four-count denaturalization complaint alleges that Ahmad illegally procured his citizenship because he lacked the good moral character required for naturalization given his crime of moral turpitude, unlawful acts, and false testimony under oath during the naturalization process; and because he procured U.S. citizenship through the concealment of material facts and willful misrepresentations. (Northern District of California).
24. Miguel Eduardo Romero (El Salvador/Age 67): On July 31, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland filed a civil denaturalization complaint in the United States District Court in Baltimore, Maryland, against Miguel Eduardo Romero, a native of El Salvador. Before he became a U.S. citizen, Mr. Romero, over the course of several years, repeatedly sexually abused a minor, his granddaughter, while she was in his care. He concealed and lied about this behavior during his naturalization proceedings. The United States has brought three claims against Mr. Romero seeking his denaturalization, including claims that he lacked the good moral character to become a U.S. citizen and that he knowingly lied to immigration authorities. (District of Maryland).
25. Manuel Antonio La Rosa-Lopez (Age 68/Peru): On July 22, 2026, the United States brought a denaturalization action against Manuel Antonio La Rosa-Lopez. La Rosa-Lopez, who lived in the Houston, Texas area, received his naturalization based on his representation in his application that he had never committed a crime for which he had not been arrested. In fact, prior to his naturalization application, La Rosa-Lopez had committed acts constituting indecency with a child under the Texas penal code. La Rosa-Lopez was charged after his naturalization, pled guilty to two felony counts, and is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence. The United States filed a complaint seeking to denaturalize La Rosa-Lopez because the material misrepresentation on his naturalization application made him ineligible to become a United States citizen.
The claims made in the complaints are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.
Note: This release has been updated from a previous version.
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Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders
25 complaints filed since July 20, 2026, mark largest denaturalization effort ever
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The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 25 individuals accused of serious offenses -- including attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders 25 complaints filed since July 20, 2026, mark largest denaturalization effort ever - The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 25 individuals accused of serious offenses -- including attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon withintent to kill, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a naturalized U.S. citizen's citizenship may be revoked, and certificate of naturalization canceled, if the naturalization was illegally procured or procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation. The complaints were filed between July 20 and Aug. 3, 2026. Since Jan. 20, 2025, the Justice Department has filed 123 civil denaturalization complaints, the most in recorded history.
"U.S. citizenship is one of our nation's highest privileges, and it must be obtained lawfully and honestly," said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. "The complaints announced today allege that these individuals secured naturalization through fraud, concealment, or other unlawful conduct -- including by concealing violent crimes, sexual offenses against children, fraudulent identities, and other disqualifying facts. Today's filings represent the largest coordinated denaturalization effort in Department history, but they are only the beginning. The Justice Department will continue to use every tool available to protect the integrity of the naturalization process and the safety of the American people."
"Today marks the largest denaturalization surge in recorded history," said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department's Civil Division. "Every one of these individuals committed crimes incompatible with U.S. citizenship. We are moving at record speed to denaturalize those who sought to deceive the federal government and abuse the naturalization process."
1. Zia Murad Bhatti (Pakistan/Age 59): On July 24, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Eastern District of Arkansas seeking the denaturalization of Zia Murad Bhatti, also known as Raza Moorad, a resident of Conway, Arkansas, because he committed immigration fraud in his naturalization proceedings. Bhatti illegally entered the United States in 1992 using the name Raza Moorad. He was ordered removed, but he did not depart the United States. Instead, he married a United States citizen and sought permanent resident status, based on the marriage, using the name Zia Murad Bhatti. In naturalization proceedings, he concealed the fact that he used another identity and was ordered removed. The United States alleges that the court should issue an order revoking Bhatti's naturalization because he committed fraud in seeking permanent resident status, provided false testimony and committed unlawful acts when he lied under penalty of perjury in naturalization proceedings, and procured his naturalization by concealment of material facts and willful misrepresentations. (Eastern District of Arkansas).
2. Tatiana Power (Moldova/Age 46): On July 22, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Southern District of Florida seeking the denaturalization of Tatiana Power, a resident of Weston, Florida, because she committed crimes involving the sexual abuse of children before she became a U.S. citizen. Power entered the United States in 2005 and naturalized in 2010. In 2021, she was charged with several counts related to her participation in a business selling images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children on numerous websites. In criminal proceedings she admitted that she became involved in the illegal enterprise before she became a citizen. In 2022, she was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1956(h), for her efforts in concealing proceeds from the unlawful activity. The United States alleges that the court should issue an order revoking Power's naturalization because her criminal acts and her false testimony in naturalization proceedings rendered her unable to demonstrate the required good moral character for naturalization and because she procured her naturalization by concealment of material facts and willful misrepresentations. (Southern District of Florida).
3. Narinder Singh (India/Age 65): On July 20, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of Delaware seeking the denaturalization of Narinder Singh for using a fraudulent identity to gain admission to the United States. Singh used two identities to gain admission to the U.S. beginning in 1996 and naturalized as a U.S. citizen on May 1, 2008. The complaint alleges seven counts for his numerous misrepresentations and unlawful acts that adversely reflect his moral character. (District of Delaware).
4. Emigdio Sanchez (Mexico/Age 62): On July 22, the United States filed a case in the District of South Carolina seeking the denaturalization of Emigdio Sanchez, who, beat and choked his wife, was arrested for such conduct, and they lied about it to immigration authorities. On Aug. 16, 1998, Mr. Sanchez beat his wife so severely, she was hospitalized. He was arrested for this violent assault the following day, and later pled guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Yet on Sept. 17, 1998, when Mr. Sanchez filled out paperwork related to his naturalization application, and was specifically asked whether he had been arrested or engaged in any criminal conduct since he first submitted his naturalization application, Mr. Sanchez lied, and wrote "no." Mr. Sanchez's violent assault upon his wife rendered him ineligible to naturalize, and had he disclosed his criminal conduct, that bar would have been apparent. The United States filed a three-count complaint against Mr. Sanchez seeking his denaturalization, including claims that he lacked the good moral character to naturalize and made material misrepresentations to immigration authorities. (District of South Carolina).
5. Louisa Fernandez Ordonez (Colombia/Age 54): On July 20, the Department of Justice filed an action in the Northern District of Georgia seeking the denaturalization of Luisa Fernanda Ordonez because she failed to disclose in her naturalization proceedings that she obtained her permanent residence as a result of marriage fraud and that she was married to two men simultaneously. In 2000, Ms. Ordonez paid a U.S. citizen to marry her so that she could procure her permanent residence. Ms. Ordonez had no intention of establishing a marital relationship with this man, nor did she. Instead, in 2003, she married another man, without first divorcing her first husband. At no point during her naturalization proceedings did Mr. Ordonez disclose that her marriage to her first husband was entered into solely to obtain an immigration benefit. Neither did she disclose that she had married someone else. The United States seeks the denaturalization of Ms. Ordonez in a five-count complaint alleging she illegally procured her naturalization because she was not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, she was statutorily ineligible to apply for naturalization when she did, and because she made various false statements and misrepresentations in her immigration proceedings. (Northern District of Georgia).
6. Jonathan Omorogieva Obasohan (Nigeria/Age 56): On July 21, the United States filed a case in the District of Massachusetts seeking the denaturalization of Jonathan Omorogieva Obasohan because he obtained his citizenship under a fake identify, after he was already subject to an order of deportation under his true identify. Before Mr. Obasohan, a native of Nigeria, became a permanent resident and later naturalized as a U.S. citizen under the name Jonathan Omorogieva Obasohan, he was previously ordered to be deported from the United States under the name Tinosa Joe Aigbedion. At no point during his naturalization proceedings did Mr. Obasohan disclose that he previously used the name Tinosa Joe Aigbedion or that he had a current order of deportation pending against him. The United States has filed a five-count complaint against Mr. Obasohan seeking his denaturalization on the grounds that he was statutorily ineligible to naturalize, never lawfully obtained his permanent residence, and made numerous material misstatements to immigration officials. (District of Massachusetts).
7. Enos Fong Korti (Liberia/Age 51): On July 29, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of Minnesota seeking the denaturalization of Enos Fong Korti, a native of Liberia. Mr. Korti immigrated to the United States as the unmarried child of a U.S. citizen. However, Korti was married and ineligible to immigrate under that status, so Mr. Korti lied about his marital status to immigration officials during the visa process to hide his ineligibility. When it came time to naturalize, Korti falsely claimed that he had never lied to U.S. officials. As a result, Mr. Korti was naturalized. The United States is seeking to revoke Mr. Korti's citizenship because he was not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, because he procured his naturalization by concealment of material facts and willful misrepresentations, and because he lacked the good moral character necessary to naturalize. (District of Minnesota).
8. Yetunde Folake Olaniyi (Nigeria/Age 56): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of Maryland seeking the denaturalization of Yetunde Folake Olaniyi, also known as Folake Rosemary Thomas, a native of Nigeria. Olaniyi was ordered removed from the United States and rather than report for her scheduled removal flight, she adopted the identity of Folake Rosemary Thomas and entered into a sham marriage with a U.S. citizen, notwithstanding that she was already married to another Nigerian citizen. Through this sham marriage and by concealing her true identity, Olaniyi was granted a green card through her spouse. Three years later, Olaniyi naturalized as Folake Rosemary Thomas. In 2014, Olaniyi (as Thomas) was convicted in federal court for passport fraud after fingerprint checks revealed her true identity to be Olaniyi. The seven-count civil Complaint alleges Olaniyi was ineligible for a spousal green card and naturalization through her spouse because her marriage to the U.S. citizen was both a sham and legally invalid, that Olaniyi obtained her naturalization through a litany of willful misrepresentations of material facts, and that Olaniyi lacked the requisite good moral character required for naturalization. (District of Maryland).
9. Mohd Wasif, also known as Mohammad Khanwasif (Pakistan/Age 56 or 58): On August 3, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a case in the Eastern District of Texas seeking to revoke the multiple naturalizations that Mohd Wasif, also known as Mohammad Khanwasif obtained under multiple identities. As Mohd Wasif, this individual obtained permanent residence in the U.S. by lying about his eligibility for that benefit. Then, while waiting for approval of that application, this individual applied for permanent residence under the different identity of Mohammad Khanwasif. Then, during his naturalization proceedings as Mohd Wasif, he lied about having provided false information to immigration officials to obtain permanent resident status and concealed his use of a second identity as Mohammad Khanwasif. During his naturalization proceedings as Mohammad Khanwasif, he similarly concealed his fraud and use of other identities. Because this individual did not obtain either of his naturalizations lawfully, but procured them instead by repeatedly lying, the United States now seeks to revoke both of those naturalizations. (Eastern District of Texas)
10. Esther Quayle (Ghana/Age 50): On July 29, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Middle District of Tennessee seeking the denaturalization of Esther Quayle. Quayle, a native of Ghana, acquired a green card in the United States through her spouse, who had stolen the identity of a United States citizen. As a result of her husband's identity theft and Quayle's nondisclosure of her husband's true identity and citizenship, Quayle was granted naturalization. Because Quayle was not married to a real U.S. citizen, she was ineligible for citizenship because she was not lawfully admitted to permanent residence. Further, because Quayle misrepresented her spouse's true name and citizenship status in her naturalization proceedings, she obtained naturalization through a concealment or willful misrepresentation of a material fact, provided false testimony disqualifying her from citizenship, and lacked the good moral character necessary to naturalize. (Middle District of Tennessee).
11. Dwyane Robinson (Jamaica/Age 44): On July 21, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Eastern District of North Carolina against Dwyane Robinson, who shot and attempted to murder another man, leading to his conviction for attempted first degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. On Dec. 31, 2013, while awaiting trial, Defendant was discharged from the U.S. Army. Defendant had earlier obtained his U.S. citizenship on the basis of his military service, but because he was discharged under other than honorable conditions prior to serving honorably in the military for a total of five years, he is subject to denaturalization. (Eastern District of North Carolina).
12. Yi Lee (Taiwan/Age 46): On July 22, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of New Mexico seeking the denaturalization of Yi Lee because he masterminded a marriage fraud ring prior to naturalizing. From January 2016 to on or about May 2017, Lee conspired with exploit U.S. immigration laws by uniting U.S. citizens with alien beneficiaries in sham marriages. Lee coordinated a payment schedule to the U.S. citizen conspirators and coached participants through the application process, including preparing them for immigration interviews. In 2017, Lee pled guilty to conspiracy to commit marriage fraud. Lee illegally procured his naturalization as a U.S. citizen because his crime precluded the required good moral character to naturalize. Also, Lee falsely testified under oath and misrepresented and concealed facts that were material to determining his naturalization eligibility. (District of New Mexico).
13. Eddie Jones Appah (Ghana/Age 66 or 67): On July 30, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of New Jersey seeking the denaturalization of Mr. Eddie Jones Appah because he failed to disclose in his naturalization proceedings that he had already entered and been deported under a prior identity. He is charged with illegal procurement of naturalization by providing false testimony during his proceedings and for procuring his U.S. citizenship after misrepresenting and concealing material facts. (District of New Jersey).
14. Jose Luis Martinez-Zavala (Mexico/Age 80): On July 27, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Western District of Texas seeking the denaturalization of Jose Luis Martinez-Zavala, who failed to disclose in his naturalization proceedings that he had previously sexually assaulted a minor. Martinez-Zavala naturalized in 2014 by hiding from the Government that in 2010 he had committed Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, in violation of Texas Penal Code Ann. Sec. 22.021(a)(2)(B), a first-degree felony. In 2020, he pleaded guilty to and was convicted of that offense in Travis County, Texas. The complaint charges Martinez-Zavala with being ineligible to naturalize because, during the statutory period when he was required to show he had good moral character, he committed that crime and the additional offenses of making false statements, of falsely swearing in an immigration matter, and of perjuring himself when he submitted his Naturalization Application and again during his Naturalization Interview when he falsely stated and swore that he had not committed any crime for which he had not been arrested. The complaint further claims Martinez-Zavala was ineligible to naturalize because he provided false testimony during the same statutory period. Finally, the complaint alleges that Martinez-Zavala procured his naturalization by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentations about his criminal history. (Western District of Texas).
15. Vivian Chike Obichere (Nigeria/Age 72): On July 30, the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization action in the Northern District of California seeking the denaturalization of Vivian Chike Obichere. Ms. Obichere is a native of Nigeria who naturalized as a United States citizen in 2013, and represented throughout her naturalization proceedings that she had never committed crimes for which she was not arrested, had used only one alias while in the United States, had not taken trips outside of the United States during the relevant period, and had never given misleading information to any United States official. However, she later pled guilty to False Application and Use of a Passport, and admitted the falsity of all of those attestations. Specifically, Ms. Obichere admitted that she had concealed, during her naturalization proceedings, that she had previously applied for and used a passport with the name and identifying information of another person, who was a United States citizen. Accordingly, the Department of Justice is pursuing revocation of Ms. Obichere's naturalization on three counts related to her statutory ineligibility for denaturalization as a person barred from establishing good moral character, and one count of illegal procurement of naturalization by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation. (Northern District of California).
16. Jose Francisco Cruz (Honduras/Age 72): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization action in the Southern District of Florida seeking the denaturalization of Jose Francisco Cruz. On or between December 28, 1995 and June 6, 1998, Cruz sexually abused his minor stepdaughter, while he was in a position of familial or custodial authority over her. Cruz naturalized as a U.S. citizen on Feb. 20, 1996. On or about Feb. 22, 1999, Cruz pled guilty in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial District, Palm Beach County, Florida, to three counts of Sexual Activity with a Child in violation of section 794.011(8)(b), Florida Statutes, in full satisfaction of the Third Amended Information. On or about Feb. 22, 1999,Cruz was sentenced to a 16-year term of imprisonment. Cruz was also required to register as a sex offender. Cruz illegally procured his naturalization as a United States citizen because his crime precluded the required good moral character to naturalize. Also, during the naturalization process, Cruz willfully misrepresented and concealed his involvement in unlawful sexual acts with his minor stepdaughter. (Southern District of Florida).
17. Francois Nguessi Dame (Cameroon/Age 65): On July 30, the Department of Justice filed a suit in the District of Maryland seeking the denaturalization of Francois Nguessi Dame because he illegally procured his naturalization and obtained his naturalization by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation. From December 2008 to March 2015, Mr. Dame sexually abused his minor stepdaughter from the time she was ten until she was sixteen. After Mr. Dame naturalized in August 2014, he was convicted for multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor in May 2017. He never disclosed the conduct underlying those convictions during the naturalization process. Accordingly, OIL seeks to pursue denaturalization of Mr. Dame for both illegal procurement (failure to show good moral character due to unlawful acts and false testimony) and concealment of material facts or willful misrepresentations relating to that conduct. (District of Maryland).
18. Haitham A. Mustafa (Jordan/Age 58): On July 29, the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization action in the Southern District of Florida seeking the denaturalization of Haitham A. Mustafa, alleging that he failed to disclose in his naturalization proceedings that he engaged in credit card fraud using false names. Beginning in November 1999 and continuing until after his May 2001 naturalization, Mustafa engaged in credit card fraud using fraudulently obtained credit cards using at least one false name. This fraud scheme also coincided with a bank fraud scheme that occurred after his naturalization. Following his guilty plea, in May 2006, Mustafa was found guilty of one count of credit card fraud and one count of bank fraud, in violation of 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1644(a) and 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1344. He was sentenced to a term of twenty-five months' imprisonment to be served concurrently and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $146,646.43 to all victims of his fraud scheme. Mustafa illegally obtained his naturalization as a United States citizen because credit card fraud is a crime that adversely reflects on his moral character. Moreover, Mustafa misrepresented and concealed material facts to obtain his naturalization. (Southern District of Florida).
19. Jairo Javier Pedron Tellez (Cuba/Age 29): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization action in the Southern District of Florida, seeking denaturalization of Jairo Javier Pedron Tellez because he failed to disclose in his naturalization proceedings that he conspired to commit bank fraud and engaged in aggravated identity theft prior to naturalizing. Beginning in April 2015, and continuing through September 2017, Mr. Pedron conspired with others to defraud financial institutions by illegally obtaining envelopes and parcels from United States Post Office collection boxes with the intent to obtain, alter, and cash or deposit checks contained in those envelopes and parcels. In total, Mr. Pedron and his coconspirators illegally obtained nearly $175,000 through this scheme. The Department seeks Mr. Pedron's denaturalization because he illegally obtained his naturalization due to his unlawful acts and because he provided false testimony during his naturalization. The Department also seeks Mr. Pedron's denaturalization because he obtained his naturalization through willful misrepresentation or concealment of material facts during his naturalization. (Southern District of Florida).
20. Carlos Ernesto Giron (El Salvador/Age 65): On July 29, the Department of Justice filed a civil denaturalization complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland against Carloe Ernesto Giron. In 2019, Mr. Giron pled guilty and was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor for criminal acts he committed against two minors between 2005 and 2010. Mr. Giron lied about his criminal conduct in connection with his application to become a naturalized United States citizen. The United States has filed a three-count complaint against Mr. Giron seeking his denaturalization because he allegedly obtained that status through willful misrepresentation of material facts, false testimony, and because his criminal acts against minors precluded him from demonstrating good moral character. (District of Maryland).
21. Juan Camilo Montoya (Colombia/Age 34): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a case in the District of Maryland seeking the denaturalization of Juan Camilo Montoya because he was dishonorably discharged from the Marine Corps before accruing the necessary period of honorable conduct after naturalizing, and because he lied in order to naturalize. Montoya naturalized via military service, which requires a five-year period of honorable conduct. But Montoya pleaded guilty via court-martial to possession and distribution of child pornography before that period had passed, which tainted his entire service and left him open to denaturalization. Further, Montoya swore under oath during his naturalization process that he had never been arrested, detained, or cited by law enforcement, but he had been cited by Maryland police for a prior drug-related offense. The denaturalization complaint, containing the above allegations, charges Montoya with being ineligible to naturalize because, during the statutory period when he was required to show he had good moral character, he gave false testimony to procure an immigration benefit. The complaint further charges Montoya as being amenable to denaturalization for being a naturalized citizen who was dishonorably discharged from the Marine Corps without accruing five years of honorable service. (District of Maryland).
22. Cantave Previlon (Haiti/Age 63): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Southern District of Florida, seeking to revoke the naturalization of Cantave Previlon. In July 2007, Previlon, began having sexual intercourse with his minor biological child, against the child's will, and he concealed this crime during his naturalization proceedings. After naturalizing, Previlon provided a sworn statement admitting to the offense and was convicted in Florida of sexual battery, victim over twelve years old but less than eighteen years old, while in a position of familial or custodial authority over the victim, and sexual battery, victim over twelve years old but less than eighteen years old, without consent. The denaturalization complaint filed against Previlon alleges that he is subject to denaturalization because, during the period in which he was statutorily required to demonstrate good moral character, he committed crimes involving moral turpitude, committed unlawful acts that adversely reflected on his moral character, and provided false testimony about his crime. Additionally, Previlon willfully mispresented the material fact of his crime during his naturalization proceedings. (Southern District of Florida).
23. Syed Tanweer Ahmad, also known as Timothy Syed Andersson, also known as Tanweer Ahmad Syed (Sweden/Age 82): On July 31, the Department of Justice filed a case in the Northern District of California seeking the denaturalization of Syed Tanweer Ahmad, who failed to disclose in his naturalization proceedings that he had committed grand theft against multiple victims and falsely represented for years -- both to the public and to his victims -- that he was a medical practitioner. In 2011, Ahmad pleaded guilty to these offenses, and the California Superior Court, County of San Francisco, convicted Ahmad of 64 separate criminal violations, including 30 counts of Practicing Medicine without a License; 30 counts of Grand Theft; one count of Perjury, and three counts of Forgery. As a result of these crimes, the court sentenced Ahmad to six years in state prison. The four-count denaturalization complaint alleges that Ahmad illegally procured his citizenship because he lacked the good moral character required for naturalization given his crime of moral turpitude, unlawful acts, and false testimony under oath during the naturalization process; and because he procured U.S. citizenship through the concealment of material facts and willful misrepresentations. (Northern District of California).
24. Miguel Eduardo Romero (El Salvador/Age 67): On July 31, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland filed a civil denaturalization complaint in the United States District Court in Baltimore, Maryland, against Miguel Eduardo Romero, a native of El Salvador. Before he became a U.S. citizen, Mr. Romero, over the course of several years, repeatedly sexually abused a minor, his granddaughter, while she was in his care. He concealed and lied about this behavior during his naturalization proceedings. The United States has brought three claims against Mr. Romero seeking his denaturalization, including claims that he lacked the good moral character to become a U.S. citizen and that he knowingly lied to immigration authorities. (District of Maryland).
25. Manuel Antonio La Rosa-Lopez (Age 68/Peru): On July 22, 2026, the United States brought a denaturalization action against Manuel Antonio La Rosa-Lopez. La Rosa-Lopez, who lived in the Houston, Texas area, received his naturalization based on his representation in his application that he had never committed a crime for which he had not been arrested. In fact, prior to his naturalization application, La Rosa-Lopez had committed acts constituting indecency with a child under the Texas penal code. La Rosa-Lopez was charged after his naturalization, pled guilty to two felony counts, and is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence. The United States filed a complaint seeking to denaturalize La Rosa-Lopez because the material misrepresentation on his naturalization application made him ineligible to become a United States citizen.
The claims made in the complaints are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.
Note: This release has been updated from a previous version.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-files-record-24-denaturalization-cases-against-naturalized-criminals
IRS Issues Revenue Ruling on Section 1274 - Determination of Issue Price in Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-13) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Section 1274.--Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property".
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This revenue ruling provides various prescribed rates for federal income tax purposes for August 2026 (the current month). Table 1 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term applicable federal rates (AFR) for the current month for purposes of section 1274(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Table 2 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term adjusted ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-13) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Section 1274.--Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property". * * * This revenue ruling provides various prescribed rates for federal income tax purposes for August 2026 (the current month). Table 1 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term applicable federal rates (AFR) for the current month for purposes of section 1274(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Table 2 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term adjustedapplicable federal rates (adjusted AFR) for the current month for purposes of section 1288(b). Table 3 sets forth the adjusted federal long-term rate and the long-term tax-exempt rate described in section 382(f). Table 4 contains the appropriate percentages for determining the low-income housing credit described in section 42(b)(1) for buildings placed in service during the current month. However, under section 42(b)(2), the applicable percentage for non-federally subsidized new buildings placed in service after July 30, 2008, shall not be less than 9%. Finally, Table 5 contains the federal rate for determining the present value of an annuity, an interest for life or for a term of years, or a remainder or a reversionary interest for purposes of section 7520.
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REV. RUL. 2026-13 TABLE 1 Applicable Federal Rates (AFR) for August 2026 Period for Compounding
REV. RUL. 2026-13 TABLE 2 Adjusted AFR for August 2026 Period for Compounding
REV. RUL. 2026-13 TABLE 3 Rates Under Section 382 for August 2026
REV. RUL. 2026-13 TABLE 4 Appropriate Percentages Under Section 42(b)(1) for August 2026
REV. RUL. 2026-13 TABLE 5 Rate Under Section 7520 for August 2026
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Section 42.--Low-Income Housing Credit
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 280G.--Golden Parachute Payments
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 382.--Limitation on Net Operating Loss Carryforwards and Certain Built-In Losses Following Ownership Change
The adjusted applicable federal long-term rate is set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 467.--Certain Payments for the Use of Property or Services
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 468.--Special Rules for Mining and Solid Waste Reclamation and Closing Costs
The applicable federal short-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 482.--Allocation of Income and Deductions Among Taxpayers
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 483.--Interest on Certain Deferred Payments
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 1288.--Treatment of Original Issue Discount on Tax-Exempt Obligations
The adjusted applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 7520.--Valuation Tables
The applicable federal mid-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 7872.--Treatment of Loans With Below-Market Interest Rates
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
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Original text here: https://www.irs.gov/irb/2026-32_irb#REV-RUL-2026-13
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This revenue ruling provides various prescribed rates for federal income tax purposes for August 2026 (the current month). Table 1 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term applicable federal rates (AFR) for the current month for purposes of section 1274(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Table 2 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term adjusted ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-13) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Section 1274.--Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property". * * * This revenue ruling provides various prescribed rates for federal income tax purposes for August 2026 (the current month). Table 1 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term applicable federal rates (AFR) for the current month for purposes of section 1274(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Table 2 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term adjustedapplicable federal rates (adjusted AFR) for the current month for purposes of section 1288(b). Table 3 sets forth the adjusted federal long-term rate and the long-term tax-exempt rate described in section 382(f). Table 4 contains the appropriate percentages for determining the low-income housing credit described in section 42(b)(1) for buildings placed in service during the current month. However, under section 42(b)(2), the applicable percentage for non-federally subsidized new buildings placed in service after July 30, 2008, shall not be less than 9%. Finally, Table 5 contains the federal rate for determining the present value of an annuity, an interest for life or for a term of years, or a remainder or a reversionary interest for purposes of section 7520.
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REV. RUL. 2026-13 TABLE 1 Applicable Federal Rates (AFR) for August 2026 Period for Compounding
REV. RUL. 2026-13 TABLE 2 Adjusted AFR for August 2026 Period for Compounding
REV. RUL. 2026-13 TABLE 3 Rates Under Section 382 for August 2026
REV. RUL. 2026-13 TABLE 4 Appropriate Percentages Under Section 42(b)(1) for August 2026
REV. RUL. 2026-13 TABLE 5 Rate Under Section 7520 for August 2026
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Section 42.--Low-Income Housing Credit
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 280G.--Golden Parachute Payments
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 382.--Limitation on Net Operating Loss Carryforwards and Certain Built-In Losses Following Ownership Change
The adjusted applicable federal long-term rate is set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 467.--Certain Payments for the Use of Property or Services
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 468.--Special Rules for Mining and Solid Waste Reclamation and Closing Costs
The applicable federal short-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 482.--Allocation of Income and Deductions Among Taxpayers
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 483.--Interest on Certain Deferred Payments
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 1288.--Treatment of Original Issue Discount on Tax-Exempt Obligations
The adjusted applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 7520.--Valuation Tables
The applicable federal mid-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
Section 7872.--Treatment of Loans With Below-Market Interest Rates
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of August 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-13, page 132.
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Original text here: https://www.irs.gov/irb/2026-32_irb#REV-RUL-2026-13
BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of BD Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of BD(R) Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 30, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 03, 2026
Product Type: Medical Devices
Reason for Announcement: Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator
Company Name: (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
Brand Name: BD
Product Description: Intraosseous Vascular ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of BD(R) Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator Summary Company Announcement Date: July 30, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 03, 2026 Product Type: Medical Devices Reason for Announcement: Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator Company Name: (Becton, Dickinson and Company) Brand Name: BD Product Description: Intraosseous VascularAccess System Needle Sets
Company Announcement
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. - BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of BD(R) Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets to the user level. These products are being recalled following reports that some users experienced difficulty removing the obturator (stylet) after placement of the needle set. Based on complaint reports, bench testing completed by BD and clinical observations, this may occur if the drill is not pulled straight back during insertion or if the obturator is incorrectly rotated during removal.
The affected lots were manufactured with out of tolerance dimensions and distributed between September 30, 2024, and June 12, 2026. This recall does not affect the BD(R) Intraosseous Powered Driver.
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TABLE: Risk Statement: If the obturator cannot be removed, the clinician may need to obtain a new IO needle or alternative vascular access device, such as a Peripheral IV catheter, potentially delaying therapy initiation. Patients at greatest risk are critically ill individuals requiring urgent vascular access, including out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and severe trauma patients. Delays to therapy initiation may result in serious injury or death. Through June 2026, BD has received 75 complaints and reported 45serious injury reports. BD has also reported 4 deaths in which the inability to remove the stylet occurred during resuscitation efforts for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
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BD is notifying its customers and distributors who may have received these lots of product directly. Customers and distributors should immediately discontinue use of these lots and destroy all affected needle sets in accordance with their facility's process.
BD will issue replacement for destroyed product of the affected lot numbers to customers that purchased the affected product directly from BD, following receipt of the completed Customer Response Form.
BD has identified the root cause of this issue and implemented corrective and preventative action, including product and labeling improvements, to enhance device robustness and reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Product distributed outside of the affected production window is not impacted.
Customer inquiries related to this recall, as well as adverse reaction/events experienced with the product, should be addressed to BD's North American Regional Complaint Center: 1-844-823-5433 (Toll Free) Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or by emailing: productcomplaints@bd.com.
FDA MedWatch Reporting
Adverse reactions/events experienced with the use of any of these products should also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, phone or by regular mail.
* Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
* Call 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088)
* Regular Mail: MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fisher's Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been notified of this recall.
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About BD
BD is one of the world's largest pure-play medical technology companies with a Purpose of advancing the world of health(TM) by driving innovation across medical essentials, connected care, biopharma systems and interventional. The company supports those on the frontlines of healthcare by developing transformative technologies, services and solutions that optimize clinical operations and improve care for patients. Operating across the globe, with more than 60,000 employees, BD delivers billions of products annually that have a positive impact on global healthcare. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase clinical efficiency, improve safety and expand access to healthcare. For more information on BD, please visit bd.comExternal Link Disclaimer or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/External Link Disclaimer, X @BDandCoExternal Link Disclaimer or Instagram @becton_dickinsonExternal Link Disclaimer.
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URL: BD
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Original text here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bd-issues-nationwide-recall-specific-lots-bdr-intraosseous-vascular-access-system-needle-sets-due
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BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of BD(R) Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 30, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 03, 2026
Product Type: Medical Devices
Reason for Announcement: Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator
Company Name: (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
Brand Name: BD
Product Description: Intraosseous Vascular ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of BD(R) Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator Summary Company Announcement Date: July 30, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 03, 2026 Product Type: Medical Devices Reason for Announcement: Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator Company Name: (Becton, Dickinson and Company) Brand Name: BD Product Description: Intraosseous VascularAccess System Needle Sets
Company Announcement
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. - BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of BD(R) Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets to the user level. These products are being recalled following reports that some users experienced difficulty removing the obturator (stylet) after placement of the needle set. Based on complaint reports, bench testing completed by BD and clinical observations, this may occur if the drill is not pulled straight back during insertion or if the obturator is incorrectly rotated during removal.
The affected lots were manufactured with out of tolerance dimensions and distributed between September 30, 2024, and June 12, 2026. This recall does not affect the BD(R) Intraosseous Powered Driver.
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TABLE: Risk Statement: If the obturator cannot be removed, the clinician may need to obtain a new IO needle or alternative vascular access device, such as a Peripheral IV catheter, potentially delaying therapy initiation. Patients at greatest risk are critically ill individuals requiring urgent vascular access, including out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and severe trauma patients. Delays to therapy initiation may result in serious injury or death. Through June 2026, BD has received 75 complaints and reported 45serious injury reports. BD has also reported 4 deaths in which the inability to remove the stylet occurred during resuscitation efforts for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
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BD is notifying its customers and distributors who may have received these lots of product directly. Customers and distributors should immediately discontinue use of these lots and destroy all affected needle sets in accordance with their facility's process.
BD will issue replacement for destroyed product of the affected lot numbers to customers that purchased the affected product directly from BD, following receipt of the completed Customer Response Form.
BD has identified the root cause of this issue and implemented corrective and preventative action, including product and labeling improvements, to enhance device robustness and reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Product distributed outside of the affected production window is not impacted.
Customer inquiries related to this recall, as well as adverse reaction/events experienced with the product, should be addressed to BD's North American Regional Complaint Center: 1-844-823-5433 (Toll Free) Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or by emailing: productcomplaints@bd.com.
FDA MedWatch Reporting
Adverse reactions/events experienced with the use of any of these products should also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, phone or by regular mail.
* Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
* Call 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088)
* Regular Mail: MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fisher's Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been notified of this recall.
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About BD
BD is one of the world's largest pure-play medical technology companies with a Purpose of advancing the world of health(TM) by driving innovation across medical essentials, connected care, biopharma systems and interventional. The company supports those on the frontlines of healthcare by developing transformative technologies, services and solutions that optimize clinical operations and improve care for patients. Operating across the globe, with more than 60,000 employees, BD delivers billions of products annually that have a positive impact on global healthcare. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase clinical efficiency, improve safety and expand access to healthcare. For more information on BD, please visit bd.comExternal Link Disclaimer or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/External Link Disclaimer, X @BDandCoExternal Link Disclaimer or Instagram @becton_dickinsonExternal Link Disclaimer.
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URL: BD
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Original text here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bd-issues-nationwide-recall-specific-lots-bdr-intraosseous-vascular-access-system-needle-sets-due
American Regent Inc. Animal Health Issues Nationwide Recall of Two Lots of Adequan Canine and Two Lots of Adequan I.M. Due to Visible Glass Fiber Material in the Product
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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American Regent, Inc. Animal Health Issues Nationwide Recall of Two Lots of Adequan(R) Canine and Two Lots of Adequan(R) I.M. Due to Visible Glass Fiber Material in the Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 31, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 03, 2026
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Visible glass fiber material in the product
Company Name: American Regent, Inc. Animal Health
Brand Name: American Regent, Inc. Animal Health
Product ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * American Regent, Inc. Animal Health Issues Nationwide Recall of Two Lots of Adequan(R) Canine and Two Lots of Adequan(R) I.M. Due to Visible Glass Fiber Material in the Product Summary Company Announcement Date: July 31, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 03, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Visible glass fiber material in the product Company Name: American Regent, Inc. Animal Health Brand Name: American Regent, Inc. Animal Health ProductDescription: Adequan Canine Injection and Adequan i.m Injection for horses
Company Announcement
Shirley, NY, American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting a nationwide recall of two lots (25011 and 3369) of Adequan(R) Canine Injection (for dogs), 100 mg/mL 5mL multi-dose vials and two lots (24416 and 25265P) of Adequan(R) i.m. Injection (for horses), 500mg/5 mL single-dose 5mL vials to the consumer level. The products are being recalled due to the presence of glass fibers found during testing of internally retained samples.
Risk Statement: The administration of an intramuscular injectable product containing particulate matter, such as glass fibers, may result in local irritation, swelling, inflammation, injection site pain, infection, or abscesses. To date, American Regent, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to the recalled lots.
Both Adequan Canine and Adequan i.m. are clear, colorless to slightly yellow solutions. The products are for intramuscular injections and are to be used by or under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
Adequan Canine is a prescription medication used in the treatment of non-infectious degenerative or traumatic joint dysfunction in dogs.
Adequan i.m. is a prescription medication used in the treatment of noninfectious degenerative or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness in horses.
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TABLE: Adequan Canine Lot #'s 3369 and 25011 were distributed nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors/ wholesalers and veterinarians in the United States on 05/22/2024 and 04/14/2025 respectively and Adequan i.m. Lot #'s 24416 and 25265P were distributed nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors/ wholesalers and veterinarians in the United States on 05/08/2025 and 01/22/2026 respectively.
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Any person or entity with the recalled product lots should not use the products.
Consumers: Stop using the recalled products lots. Contact your veterinarian if your pets have experienced any problems that may be related to using the recalled products.
Distributors and retailers: Stop distribution, return any leftover recalled product to the manufacturer, or discard.
Veterinary hospitals, clinics, and other consignees: Return any unused product to the manufacturer or discard.
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Table: CONTACT AMERICAN REGENT INC.
Consumers and veterinary professionals with questions regarding this recall can contact American Regent Inc. using the below information.
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Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or online at http://www.FDA.gov/reportanimalae.This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
American Regent, Inc. is committed to the safety of patients who rely on its products and is taking this precautionary action to protect public health.
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Original text here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/american-regent-inc-animal-health-issues-nationwide-recall-two-lots-adequanr-canine-and-two-lots
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American Regent, Inc. Animal Health Issues Nationwide Recall of Two Lots of Adequan(R) Canine and Two Lots of Adequan(R) I.M. Due to Visible Glass Fiber Material in the Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 31, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 03, 2026
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Visible glass fiber material in the product
Company Name: American Regent, Inc. Animal Health
Brand Name: American Regent, Inc. Animal Health
Product ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * American Regent, Inc. Animal Health Issues Nationwide Recall of Two Lots of Adequan(R) Canine and Two Lots of Adequan(R) I.M. Due to Visible Glass Fiber Material in the Product Summary Company Announcement Date: July 31, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 03, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Visible glass fiber material in the product Company Name: American Regent, Inc. Animal Health Brand Name: American Regent, Inc. Animal Health ProductDescription: Adequan Canine Injection and Adequan i.m Injection for horses
Company Announcement
Shirley, NY, American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting a nationwide recall of two lots (25011 and 3369) of Adequan(R) Canine Injection (for dogs), 100 mg/mL 5mL multi-dose vials and two lots (24416 and 25265P) of Adequan(R) i.m. Injection (for horses), 500mg/5 mL single-dose 5mL vials to the consumer level. The products are being recalled due to the presence of glass fibers found during testing of internally retained samples.
Risk Statement: The administration of an intramuscular injectable product containing particulate matter, such as glass fibers, may result in local irritation, swelling, inflammation, injection site pain, infection, or abscesses. To date, American Regent, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to the recalled lots.
Both Adequan Canine and Adequan i.m. are clear, colorless to slightly yellow solutions. The products are for intramuscular injections and are to be used by or under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
Adequan Canine is a prescription medication used in the treatment of non-infectious degenerative or traumatic joint dysfunction in dogs.
Adequan i.m. is a prescription medication used in the treatment of noninfectious degenerative or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness in horses.
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TABLE: Adequan Canine Lot #'s 3369 and 25011 were distributed nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors/ wholesalers and veterinarians in the United States on 05/22/2024 and 04/14/2025 respectively and Adequan i.m. Lot #'s 24416 and 25265P were distributed nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors/ wholesalers and veterinarians in the United States on 05/08/2025 and 01/22/2026 respectively.
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Any person or entity with the recalled product lots should not use the products.
Consumers: Stop using the recalled products lots. Contact your veterinarian if your pets have experienced any problems that may be related to using the recalled products.
Distributors and retailers: Stop distribution, return any leftover recalled product to the manufacturer, or discard.
Veterinary hospitals, clinics, and other consignees: Return any unused product to the manufacturer or discard.
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Table: CONTACT AMERICAN REGENT INC.
Consumers and veterinary professionals with questions regarding this recall can contact American Regent Inc. using the below information.
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Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or online at http://www.FDA.gov/reportanimalae.This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
American Regent, Inc. is committed to the safety of patients who rely on its products and is taking this precautionary action to protect public health.
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Original text here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/american-regent-inc-animal-health-issues-nationwide-recall-two-lots-adequanr-canine-and-two-lots