Summary
The U.S. is taking legal steps to strip Kemal Mrndzic of his American citizenship. Mrndzic is accused of being involved in war crimes during the Bosnian war and did not disclose his past when applying for U.S. citizenship. He has been found guilty of criminal fraud and sentenced to prison.
Key Facts
- The U.S. justice department is pursuing legal action to revoke Kemal Mrndzic's U.S. citizenship.
- Mrndzic was accused of being involved in war crimes as a guard at Celebici prison camp during the Bosnian war.
- A UN tribunal found that severe human rights abuses occurred at the Celebici camp.
- Mrndzic did not reveal his past experiences and actions during his immigration process to the U.S.
- He was found guilty of fraud and misrepresentation in October 2024.
- Mrndzic was sentenced to over five years in prison in January 2025.
- The U.S. government emphasizes maintaining the integrity of its naturalization process.
- The Bosnian war was marked by significant atrocities, including the Srebrenica massacre in 1995.
