Bosnian Man Convicted in U.S. for Concealing War Crimes Role

Kemal Mrndzic, a Bosnian man living in Massachusetts, has been convicted of concealing his role in a brutal Bosnian prison camp to gain U.S. citizenship. Identified by survivors, Mrndzic was found guilty of various charges related to lying about his involvement in war crimes during the Bosnian war.

Kemal Mrndzic, a Bosnian man residing in Massachusetts, has been found guilty by a U.S. federal court of lying to obtain refugee status and U.S. citizenship. Prosecutors revealed Mrndzic's involvement as a supervisor in the notorious Celebici prison camp, where prisoners faced brutal treatment during the Bosnian war.

Mrndzic, who lived in Swampscott, Massachusetts, was identified by survivors who testified about the camp's horrific conditions, including beatings, torture, and sexual abuse. While he had previously been interviewed by investigators in 1996, Mrndzic was not charged until recent years when survivors stepped forward with testimony.

He now faces up to 10 years in prison and significant fines. Mrndzic's legal team contends there's insufficient evidence for conviction, although jurors dismissed some charges. The case underscores ongoing efforts to serve justice for war crimes committed during the disintegration of Yugoslavia.

(With inputs from agencies.)