Zohran Mamdani's Campaign Under Investigation for $13,000 in Illegal Foreign Donations

Oct 13, 2025 04:28 pm CST

Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign faces scrutiny after reportedly receiving nearly $13,000 (Rs 11 lakh) in illegal foreign donations, violating US election laws. NYC Campaign Finance Board records reveal approximately 170 contributions from overseas donors, including funds from Dubai. The campaign has pledged to return non-compliant donations amid growing criticism from political opponents.