WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Ghanaian nationals living in the United States are facing the possibility of losing their American citizenship after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) initiated legal proceedings accusing them of providing false information during their immigration and naturalization processes.
The individuals, Francis Darko Asamoah, 56, and Dexter Anson, 72, have been named in separate federal lawsuits seeking to revoke their naturalized U.S. citizenship.
The cases form part of a sweeping immigration enforcement initiative announced on October 5, 2026, targeting 40 naturalized citizens accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud, concealment or other legal violations.
Francis Darko Asamoah Accused of Concealing Child
According to the Justice Department, Asamoah, a resident of Woodbridge, Virginia, allegedly lied about having children during his 2013 citizenship interview.
Federal authorities claim he testified under oath that he had no children, despite a Virginia birth certificate identifying him as the father of a child born in July 2011 to a woman who was not his American wife.
Investigators believe the alleged deception prevented immigration officers from examining whether his marriage to a U.S. citizen was genuine.
The government filed its denaturalization complaint against him on September 30, 2026, in Virginia.
Dexter Anson Accused of Hiding Previous Deportation
In a separate case, 72-year-old Dexter Anson faces allegations of concealing his previous immigration history.
Federal prosecutors allege that Anson previously used the identity George Opoku, under which he applied for immigration benefits and was ordered deported.
Authorities claim he failed to disclose that history when applying for a diversity visa and later seeking American citizenship.
On October 1, 2026, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit in Connecticut seeking to cancel his naturalization.
Trump Administration Intensifies Citizenship Crackdown
The lawsuits come amid an intensified federal campaign targeting individuals suspected of obtaining American citizenship through dishonest means.
Under U.S. immigration law, citizenship acquired through material misrepresentation or unlawful procurement can be revoked through federal court proceedings.
However, neither Ghanaian has been stripped of citizenship merely because a lawsuit was filed. The allegations must be established through the legal process.
If the government succeeds, both men could lose their citizenship and potentially face further immigration proceedings, including removal from the United States.
For now, their American citizenship hangs in the balance as the federal courts consider the government’s allegations.
