In the U.S., an Uzbek and a Russian were arrested for allegedly falsifying voter registration applications.

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced an indictment against a citizen of Uzbekistan and Russia. They were arrested on charges of falsifying voter registration applications.

According to information, the incident took place in Pinellas County, Florida. The defendants include a 33-year-old Uzbek national residing in St. Petersburg and a 45-year-old Russian.

Investigators allege that they conspired to submit 132 false voter registration applications in February and March 2023. If the charges against the citizens of Uzbekistan and Russia are upheld, they could face a sentence of five years in prison.

It is important to note that the intentions of the individuals remain unclear. Further details regarding the incident have yet to be disclosed.