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U.S. Charges Chinese National With Massachusetts Voter Fraud

8/20/2026

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U.S. Attorney Leah Foley charged Chinese national Yupeng Sun with voter fraud in Massachusetts.
Sun filed an online registration on October 10, 2024 using a green-card holder’s identity.
He cast an early ballot at Malden City Hall on October 31, 2024.
Sun forged immigration forms that caused the victim’s green cards to be seized in June 2024.
If convicted, Sun faces up to five years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and possible deportation.

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U.S. Attorney Leah Foley charged Chinese national Yupeng Sun with voter fraud in Massachusetts.
Sun filed an online registration on October 10, 2024 using a green-card holder’s identity.
He cast an early ballot at Malden City Hall on October 31, 2024.
Sun forged immigration forms that caused the victim’s green cards to be seized in June 2024.
If convicted, Sun faces up to five years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and possible deportation.