Bengaluru: The case of criminals using a fake passport to fly out of the country has diminished at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
While 29 examples of use of fake passports were detected in 2019, the number fell to 10 in 2020 and three years (until August 18), according to data with the KIA police station.
The case of a fake passport detected by immigration officials in Kia is registered as a complaint with the Airport Police Station.
Police sources related to immigration officials said the number of such cases had fallen mainly because international flights did not return to the pre-covid level due to pandemic sidewalks.
A senior police officer, with anonymous requirements, said the advanced technology adopted by the government in publishing or renewing passports is the main reason for a sharp decline.
“Producing fake passports is too difficult for criminals now.
Chennai in Mumbai and Chennai are known for their expertise in making fake passports.
They were active in the 1990s and early 2000s.
But now, with the introduction of new technology, most of them have stopped producing Fake documents, “he said.
However, he added: “Pandemics also contributed to the decline.
Because many countries strictly follow the guidelines for locking and restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals, getting a visa is not an easy job now.” Apart from the steps of technology and pandemic restrictions, there are people who are desperate Who has their own reasons to leave the country, whatever is needed, said the source.
In January 2020, a 49-year-old man who was on a plane bound by Mumbai from Kia was arrested on charges of holding a fake passport.
It is up to that he uses one because there is an observation notice of his name issued by Mumbai police in a criminal case.
Further investigations revealed the defendant had used a fake passport from Greece.
In December 2019, immigration officials in Kia held two people from Bangladesh on charges of using fake passports to travel abroad.
Probe revealed the passport was produced by harassment in Kolkata and the Duo had paid around RS 1 lakh each to get it.
Both were detained before going on a plane to Malaysia, where they got a job as an electrician.
Police officers said most cases of fake passports were detected in Kia related to passengers out.