Fake passport scam busted in India, 2 men and a woman apprehended
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough syndicate involved in providing fake Indian identity documents to Nepali nationals intending to travel abroad has been busted by the IGI police.
According to reports, the syndicate was found creating fake Indian documents including Aadhaar and Voter ID cards, for Nepali nationals to help them obtain Indian passports. Two Nepali nationals posing as Indian passport holders, were intercepted at IGI Airport in Delhi while attempting to depart for Cambodia.
Further reports say that, a woman named Tabassum Alvi was apprehended for her role in organizing tickets and visas. Nepali nationals Dinesh Subba and Shyam Subba entered India illegally and were advised by an agent to obtain fake Indian documents.
The agents charged Rs. 10 lakhs for arranging the fraudulent documents and travel arrangements. Police is probing further to identify additional members of the syndicate and examine any related financial or criminal activities. Further detailed reports awaited in this matter.
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