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Watchdog Files Criminal Referrals Over Alleged Foreign Donations to Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign

The move follows reports of roughly $13,000 from donors listing foreign addresses, with partial refunds logged, with the campaign pledging to return impermissible funds.

NYC Mayoral Frontrunner Mamdani Faces DOJ Referrals Over Alleged Foreign Donations
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Overview

  • The Coolidge Reagan Foundation submitted criminal referrals to the DOJ Criminal Division and Manhattan District Attorney, alleging potential violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act and New York Election Law §17.152.
  • New York City Campaign Finance Board filings reviewed by media show about $13,000 from at least 170 donors listing foreign addresses, including a January donation from a family member in Dubai that was quickly refunded.
  • As of Oct. 14, filings reflected 91 refunds totaling $5,723.50 for contributions tied to foreign addresses, according to Fox News’ review.
  • The New York Post reported that at least 88 donations totaling $7,190 had not been refunded, highlighting unresolved entries in the public records.
  • The Mamdani campaign says some foreign-address donors are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, cites a verification protocol, and promises refunds for any impermissible contributions, while DOJ and DA offices have not confirmed investigations.