The US Justice Department has filed a civil complaint to revoke the citizenship of Hassan Sherjil Khan, a Pakistan-born man convicted of sexually grooming and abusing a minor. Khan, who obtained US citizenship in May 2013, is accused of concealing his criminal activities involving a child. Court documents reveal that Khan coerced the victim into sending explicit images and engaging in sexual acts through online communication.
Prosecutors state that Khan traveled to England in 2012 to engage in sexual activities with the victim when she was 15 years old. Despite admitting to his actions during a plea hearing, Khan continued to exploit the victim online until at least 2013. The Justice Department alleges that Khan applied for naturalization in 2012, falsely claiming he had no unarrested criminal history.
Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate emphasized that concealing serious crimes during naturalization will result in citizenship revocation. The complaint argues that Khan’s actions demonstrate a lack of “good moral character” required for citizenship due to his criminal conduct and false statements. Khan, a former physician, is currently serving a 17-year prison sentence for coercion and enticement of a minor.
