18-07-2025
Egyptian man held over suspicion of using fake passport
KOTA BARU: The state Immigration Department has arrested a 28-year-old Egyptian man for allegedly using a fake passport while conducting transactions at its complex here yesterday.
Its director Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan said the suspect was detained after his officers discovered irregularities while checking his passport.
"The suspect had applied to renew his Long-Term Social Visit Pass as a foreign spouse of a Malaysian.
"Checks revealed the Egyptian passport submitted by the suspect showed he had overstayed for more than two years.
"He also submitted a newly issued passport bearing the same passport number as the previous one," he said.
He added the man was arrested on suspicion of presenting a falsified Egyptian passport and is currently being held at the Tanah Merah Immigration Detention Depot for further investigations.
"The department calls on the public to provide information about undocumented migrants or any unlawful activities involving foreign nationals.
"Stern and uncompromising action will be taken against any parties found to be harbouring, assisting or colluding in the protection of illegal immigrants," he said.
