Tahawwur Rana NEW DELHI: Ahead of Canadian prime minister Mark Carney’s visit to India, his government has started the process to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana, Pakistan-born businessman, currently being tried in India for helping plan the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people.However, the move to cancel his citizenship is not based on terrorism charges, but on alleged misrepresentation in his citizenship application. According to documents obtained by Global News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has accused Rana of lying about his residence history. In his 2000 application, he claimed he had lived in Ottawa and Toronto for four years, with only a six-day absence from Canada. Rana moved to Canada in 1997 and became a citizen in 2001. An investigation by the Canadian police later found that he had actually spent most of that period in Chicago, where he owned properties and businesses, including an immigration firm and a grocery store.In a letter dated May 31, 2024, IRCC told Rana that he had misrepresented his time in Canada and failed to declare his absences. The department described it as a “serious and deliberate deception” and said his actions showed a lack of respect for Canada’s citizenship laws.The case has now been referred to the Federal Court, which will decide whether his citizenship was obtained through false representation or fraud.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-Israel FTA Negotiations Underway, Could Conclude This Year, Says Israeli Envoy“BrahMos Precise Strike Left People Shaken…”: UP CM Yogi Makes Big Claim On Operation SindoorBangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Begins Tenure With Major Military Reset And India Adviser ReturnIndia Launches Baku Evenings In Azerbaijan, Showcases Sanskrit Hindi And Cultural Soft PowerLCA Tejas Grounded After Technical Snag? Why Every LCA Incident Hurts IAF StrengthNirmala Sitharaman Reacts To US Tariff Ruling, Says It Is Premature To Comment On India ImpactIndian Army, J&K Police Reveal How Saifullah Group Was Eliminated In Op Trashi-1 In Kishtwar‘Leave Iran By All Available Means’: India Issues Advisory For Nationals Amid Escalating TensionsIndian Influencer Claims 38 Hour Ordeal In South Korea Raises Questions On Traveller Rights AbroadGlobal Trade Reboot After Donald Trump’s 15% Tariff; India And China Gain Big, UK Among Losers123PhotostoriesBenefits of keeping Peacock feather in office5 most expensive streets in the world with skyrocketing real estate prices10000 kg rotten dates and 13972 litres of adulterated oil seized in Kanpur: FSSAI’s oil purity tests to try at homeDipika Kakar celebrates 8th wedding anniversary with Shoaib Ibrahim amid new health scare; says, ‘While dealing with cancer, recurrence brings many thoughts about family, kids’5 performance features that define a true adventure motorbikeInside India’s 4th Richest NRI Anil Agarwal’s Mayfair Residence: Where heritage architecture meets modern innovationRamadan 2026:How to make Bawarchi-style Mutton Dal Gosht for dinnerBenefits of keeping rock salt bowls at home10 most stunning national birds from around the worldNagarjuna Akkineni’s Rs 45 crore Jubilee Hills home: From curated interiors to private gardens123Hot PicksDelhi-Meerut RRTSIDFC First Bank shareGold rate todayEl Mencho deathIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingEl Mencho DeathAlysa Liu familyIDFC First Bank StockTejas Aircraft CrashPatna Wedding ShootingTambaram Park ProjectIDFC BankSupreme Court VerdictBengaluru Chennai ExpresswayAnil Ambani
NEW DELHI: Ahead of Canadian prime minister Mark Carney’s visit to India, his government has started the process to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana, Pakistan-born businessman, currently being tried in India for helping plan the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people.However, the move to cancel his citizenship is not based on terrorism charges, but on alleged misrepresentation in his citizenship application. According to documents obtained by Global News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has accused Rana of lying about his residence history. In his 2000 application, he claimed he had lived in Ottawa and Toronto for four years, with only a six-day absence from Canada. Rana moved to Canada in 1997 and became a citizen in 2001. An investigation by the Canadian police later found that he had actually spent most of that period in Chicago, where he owned properties and businesses, including an immigration firm and a grocery store.In a letter dated May 31, 2024, IRCC told Rana that he had misrepresented his time in Canada and failed to declare his absences. The department described it as a “serious and deliberate deception” and said his actions showed a lack of respect for Canada’s citizenship laws.The case has now been referred to the Federal Court, which will decide whether his citizenship was obtained through false representation or fraud.
