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U.S. Moves to Revoke Citizenship of War Criminal

12/20/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil case to revoke Kemal Mrndzic's citizenship.
Kemal Mrndzic served as a guard at Celebici prison camp during the Bosnian war.
The Celebici camp was notorious for severe abuses, including torture and murder.
In October 2024, he was convicted of criminal fraud related to his naturalization application, and in January 2025 he was sentenced to more than five years in prison.

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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil case to revoke Kemal Mrndzic's citizenship.
Kemal Mrndzic served as a guard at Celebici prison camp during the Bosnian war.
The Celebici camp was notorious for severe abuses, including torture and murder.
In October 2024, he was convicted of criminal fraud related to his naturalization application, and in January 2025 he was sentenced to more than five years in prison.