Bosnian Prisoner Abuser Charged with Lying to Get US Citizenship
Update Explained
Miran Kostic, a resident of Boise, Idaho, has been charged with lying in an attempt to obtain U.S. citizenship. Kostic is accused of making false statements and omitting his involvement in war crimes while serving as a high-level official in the Autonomous Province of Western Bosnia. Accusations include his participation in and orders for abusive treatment of prisoners. The charges include attempted naturalization fraud and making material false statements to law enforcement. If convicted, Kostic faces significant prison time. The case has seen coordination between various U.S. agencies and international bodies in securing evidence and advancing the charges.
What changed
Miran Kostic has been charged with lying to obtain U.S. citizenship, revealing the enforcement of laws against immigration fraud and the disclosure of criminal history.
Why it matters
This case emphasizes that the U.S. government rigorously investigates and prosecutes individuals who lie in the immigration process or attempt to conceal criminal history during naturalization applications.
Who is affected
- Miran Kostic
Key details
- Kostic faces up to 10 years in prison for each charge of attempted naturalization fraud.
- Kostic also faces five years in prison for the charge of making false statements to law enforcement.