Hamtramck election fraud investigation intensifies as Clerk placed on administrative leave

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (FOX 2) – Extra authorized and political drama is unfolding in Hamtramck simply as residents hoped to make a transfer on Tuesday’s election.

Sources inform FOX 2 the Hamtramck metropolis supervisor is now on administrative go away as investigators say extra election fraud costs are potential. In the meantime, the person who narrowly received the election for Hamtramck mayor can be submitting a number of lawsuits.

What they are saying:

Hamtramck’s outgoing mayor confirms the town supervisor is on administrative go away because the investigation into alleged election fraud expands.

Rana Faraj is the town supervisor on administrative go away. Mayor Amer Ghalib says it pertains to a difficulty being dealt with by the appearing metropolis supervisor and metropolis lawyer. The mayor says a number of the alleged violations embody unreported ballots and violations that allegedly occurred on Election Day.

The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Workplace investigated to keep away from a battle of curiosity with the Wayne County municipality and was advised extra election fraud costs towards metropolis employees are potential.

It is likely one of the the reason why mayor-elect Adam Alharbi has filed a number of lawsuits, together with towards his rival metropolis councilor Mu-hith Mahmood for requesting a recount after Alharbi received by simply eleven votes.

He additionally says Mahmood does not even dwell in Hamtramck — one thing he denies.

What’s subsequent:

FOX 2 reached out to the clerk’s workplace for remark and left messages, however we’ve not heard again but.

Election fraud was reported towards two council members. Certainly one of them noticed all however one load fall.