Jamaican man denaturalized for alleged fraud in naturalization process
Jun 8, 2026 · Jamaica

Talman Harris, a 49-year-old Jamaican native, is facing denaturalization after being convicted of securities fraud and wire fraud. Over an eight-year period, including during his 2012-2014 naturalization proceedings, Harris conspired to manipulate stock prices in publicly traded companies, causing more than $54 million in investments and approximately $39 million in investor losses. In 2016, after naturalizing, a jury found him guilty of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud. The Department of Justice alleges Harris committed crimes involving moral turpitude during the period he was required to demonstrate good moral character and falsely testified about his crimes during naturalization proceedings.
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