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Nigerian man denaturalized for alleged fraud in naturalization process

May 14, 2026 · Nigeria

Nigerian man denaturalized for alleged fraud in naturalization process

George Ofuan Oyakhire, a Nigerian national, was targeted for denaturalization after obtaining citizenship on March 22, 1996, under the false name Oliver Bennett Oyakhire. He first entered the U.S. in 1986 under his true name but obtained temporary resident status in 1988 and permanent residence in 1990 using the false identity.

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