Maryland Federal Case Charges Man With Unlawful Voting

State of MD - Federal prosecutors in Maryland have filed a charge against a man they say voted in the 2024 election even though he is not a U.S. citizen. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland shared the news this week.

The man is Mohammad Hachibur Rahman, 33. Prosecutors say he is from Bangladesh and is living in the United States illegally.

Rahman is charged with one count of unlawful voting. The charge was filed in federal court by information.

According to the charging papers, Rahman knew he was not a U.S. citizen when he cast a ballot in November 2024. Federal law says only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections.

The November 2024 election included races for president and vice president. Voters also chose members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes announced the charge. She was joined by Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul of the FBI Baltimore Field Office.

The FBI led the investigation. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Washington Field Office, also helped with the case. Hayes thanked both agencies for their work. She also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Philip Motsay, who is handling the case in court.

If Rahman is found guilty, he could face up to one year in federal prison. That is the most the law allows for this charge.

Prosecutors note that most people who are sentenced for federal crimes get less than the maximum. A federal judge will decide any sentence after looking at the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors set by law.

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