Ex-Bosnian Prison Camp Guard Convicted for Lying About Refugee Status

Kemal Mrndzic was found guilty of concealing his role in wartime atrocities to gain U.S. citizenship.

Kemal Mrndzic, a former guard at the Čelebići prison camp, was convicted in Massachusetts for lying about his past to obtain refugee status and U.S. citizenship.
Mrndzic was involved in the persecution of ethnic Serbs during the Bosnian War, where prisoners were subjected to severe abuse, including torture and murder.
The jury acquitted Mrndzic on two counts of making false statements to Homeland Security but found him guilty on other charges related to fraudulent documentation.
Survivors of the prison camp testified about the horrific conditions and abuses they endured, identifying Mrndzic as a participant in these acts.
Mrndzic faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, with sentencing scheduled for January 22, 2025.