Divna Maslenjak Charged with Naturalization Fraud and Misuse of Evi…

GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: Divna Maslenjak, a 50-year-old woman of Bosnian origin, has been indicted on two counts of naturalization fraud and misuse of evidence of naturalization. United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Steven M. Dettelbach, confirmed the charges.

Maslenjak is accused of making material false statements during her application for U.S. citizenship. The indictment alleges that while she was a citizen of Bosnia Herzegovina, she failed to disclose her deceitful actions in obtaining refugee status to government officials.

Further allegations claim that Maslenjak used her unlawfully obtained citizenship to assist her husband in securing his lawful permanent resident status through their marriage.

Should the charges be upheld, Maslenjak’s sentence will depend on various factors, including any prior criminal record and her role in the offense. Sentencing guidelines dictate that the maximum sentence cannot exceed the statutory limit, with most sentences expected to fall short of the maximum.

The case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Phillip J. Tripi and Margaret Sweeney, with investigations led by agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It’s important to note that an indictment is merely a charge, and Maslenjak is entitled to a fair trial where the government must prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Divna Maslenjak’s case serves as a stark reminder of the integrity checks in place for those seeking citizenship within the United States. The court will have the final say on this matter as it unfolds.