Federal prosecutors have filed a charge against an Iraqi citizen, accusing him of illegally voting in the 2020 election, the U.S. Justice Department announced.

The DOJ credited the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created by President Donald Trump, for aiding the investigation against Akeel Abdul Jamiel, whom prosecutors said “knowingly” cast the ballot in Saratoga County, which is in northern New York, despite not being eligible.

The Washington Times reported that the charge was lodged on Friday by way of criminal information, which is often a sign that prosecutors and a defendant are working on a plea deal.

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