7 Afghans caught using forged visas at KLIA
The group, comprising five adults and two teenagers, arrived in two separate batches on Sunday and Tuesday.
According to the Malaysian Border Control Agency (MBCA), the seven — aged between 15 and 36 — were found to be using falsified visas believed to have been obtained in Uzbekistan.
"The arrests were made based on intelligence received. They claimed they had fled Iran and intended to make Malaysia their final destination," the agency said in a statement today.
Following investigations, MBCA KLIA took swift action to deny them entry for breaching immigration regulations and using forged travel documents.
The agency said the prompt and decisive action reflected MBCA's continued commitment to maintaining the highest standards of border security.
"MBCA remains firm and steadfast in its efforts to prevent any attempts at illegal migration into the country," it added.
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