Ghislaine Maxwell Faces Potential Citizenship Revocation

Convicted sex trafficker accused of lying on U.S. citizenship application

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, an accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, has been implicated in alleged fraud on her U.S. citizenship application. Court documents indicate Maxwell may have lied about her criminal history when applying for naturalization in 1995, which could result in the revocation of her citizenship and potential criminal prosecution.

Why it matters

Maxwell's case highlights the serious consequences of providing false information on immigration documents, even decades later. Her alleged lies about her criminal conduct could undermine the integrity of the U.S. naturalization process and set a precedent for scrutinizing the citizenship status of others with criminal histories.

The details

According to the Department of Justice, Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking crimes dating back to 1994, but on her 1995 naturalization document she claimed she had not "committed a crime or offense for which you were NOT arrested" and that she had not "been a prostitute, or procured anyone for prostitution." Immigration attorneys say lying on an N-400 form is a serious federal offense that can result in revocation of citizenship and potential criminal prosecution for immigration fraud.

  • Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking crimes dating back to 1994.
  • Maxwell signed her naturalization document in October 1995.
  • The Department of Justice released a statement about Maxwell's crimes in 2022.

The players

Ghislaine Maxwell

A convicted sex trafficker and accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein who is accused of lying on her U.S. citizenship application in 1995.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender who was associated with Ghislaine Maxwell in a sex trafficking scheme.

U.S. Department of Justice

The federal agency that has implicated Maxwell in alleged fraud on her U.S. citizenship application.

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What’s next

The Department of Justice is expected to continue investigating Maxwell's citizenship status, and she could face potential revocation of her U.S. citizenship and criminal prosecution if the allegations of fraud are proven.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of providing truthful information on immigration documents, as even decades-old lies can have serious legal consequences. It also underscores the government's efforts to scrutinize the citizenship status of individuals with criminal histories in order to maintain the integrity of the naturalization process.