Abduvosit Razikov faces denaturalization for alleged fraud in naturalization process
May 8, 2026
Country of origin: Uzbekistan

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a denaturalization lawsuit against Abduvosit Razikov, a 46-year-old Uzbek citizen, alleging he obtained permanent residency and U.S. citizenship through fraudulent means. According to the complaint, Razikov paid for a fake marriage in 2005 to obtain a green card, organized additional fraudulent marriage schemes for others, and gave false statements during naturalization proceedings in 2012. The DOJ argues his citizenship should be revoked because it was obtained through fraud and concealment of material facts.
Timeline
Sources
- Justice Department Moves to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More
justice.gov·May 8, 2026·archived copy
- US prosecutor’s office charged two Uzbeks with citizenship fraud
kun.uz·Feb 2, 2024·archived copy
- cis.org
- Уроженец Узбекистана может лишиться гражданства США из-за фиктивных браков
slavicsac.com·May 8, 2026·archived copy
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