India, May 3 -- FBI Director Kash Patel is facing a wave of online criticism after announcing that four individuals had been charged with illegally voting in US federal elections, a revelation that drew sarcastic reactions on social media.

The development, reported by The Mirror US, has ignited debate around voter fraud in the United States and the scale at which it actually occurs.

In a post on X, Patel said the arrests were made through the FBI's Newark office.

"Four individuals have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections and making false statements applying for US citizenship," he wrote.

He added that all four accused were non-citizens residing in New Jersey and had allegedly voted in multiple election cycles, incl...