India, June 9 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalized Americans. These naturalized immigrants are accused accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud, concealment of criminal conduct, or false statements during the immigration process.

Under US law, citizenship can be revoked if it was "illegally procured" or obtained through willful misrepresentation of material facts.

The unprecedented batch of denaturalization cases, announced on June 8, targets individuals from countries including India, Cuba, Colombia, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Somalia, the Philippines and China.

The department said the actions were filed in federal courts across the country and involve individuals accused or convi...