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Gulf Insider
05-04-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Fake Passport Uncovers Forgery Ring Linked To Iran
A man slipped back into Bahrain on a fake passport during the Syria evacuation, only for the forgery to fall apart under scrutiny. Prosecutors say the case has exposed a forged-passport operation with ties to Iran. The second defendant, who has not been named, returned as part of a humanitarian evacuation. But when he approached Bahrain's embassy in Damascus to renew his passport, something was off. Validity The document had expired, and the stamps meant to extend its validity were not only out of date but issued in the wrong place. A passport officer at the embassy grew suspicious. The stamps, he later told investigators, had not been used since July of the previous year. They were the sort of stamps that could only be issued inside Bahrain, and only in rare cases. Renewal by stamp had been phased out altogether months earlier. Larger scheme That small detail led to the discovery of a much larger scheme. Under questioning, the second defendant admitted he had given his passport to another man while in Iran. That man, the first defendant, is accused of running a quiet trade in forged Bahraini travel documents for people trying to avoid prison or court orders. The fake passports carried stamps, seals and signatures copied from those used by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs. First defendant The Public Prosecution says the first defendant, with help from another person who has not yet been identified, created the forged passport and passed it back to the second man. The second defendant is accused of knowingly taking part in the arrangement, handing over his passport and personal details, and later submitting the altered document as if it were legitimate.
Daily Tribune
04-04-2025
- Daily Tribune
Fake passport uncovers forgery ring linked to Iran
A man slipped back into Bahrain on a fake passport during the Syria evacuation, only for the forgery to fall apart under scrutiny. Prosecutors say the case has exposed a forged-passport operation with ties to Iran. The second defendant, who has not been named, returned as part of a humanitarian evacuation. But when he approached Bahrain's embassy in Damascus to renew his passport, something was off. Validity The document had expired, and the stamps meant to extend its validity were not only out of date but issued in the wrong place. A passport officer at the embassy grew suspicious. The stamps, he later told investigators, had not been used since July of the previous year. They were the sort of stamps that could only be issued inside Bahrain, and only in rare cases. Renewal by stamp had been phased out altogether months earlier. Larger scheme That small detail led to the discovery of a much larger scheme. Under questioning, the second defendant admitted he had given his passport to another man while in Iran. That man, the first defendant, is accused of running a quiet trade in forged Bahraini travel documents for people trying to avoid prison or court orders. The fake passports carried stamps, seals and signatures copied from those used by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs. First defendant The Public Prosecution says the first defendant, with help from another person who has not yet been identified, created the forged passport and passed it back to the second man. The second defendant is accused of knowingly taking part in the arrangement, handing over his passport and personal details, and later submitting the altered document as if it were legitimate.
Sharjah 24
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Public Prosecution organises 5 legal awareness seminars
Lectures targeted various segments of society to enhance their understanding of the laws and legislation that affect their daily lives. Regulating donations The Public Prosecution held a seminar titled "The Legal Methodology for Regulating Donations in Accordance with Emirati Legislation", presented by Dr. Saeed Ali Al Ketbi, Attorney General at Sharjah Public Prosecution. The seminar was held at the Muwailih Suburb Council headquarters, in the presence of Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Suburbs Affairs Department; Counselor Anwar Al Harmoudi, Attorney General and Chairman of the Sharjah Public Prosecution Authority; Dr. Abdullah Sulaiman Al Kabouri, Director of the Department; and number of senior officials. The seminar addressed the most prominent legislation regulating donations' collection, emphasising the importance of directing charitable work legally, preserving the credibility of humanitarian work and limiting illegal exploitation. Preserving family cohesion The Public Prosecution also held another seminar titled "The Role of the Public Prosecution in Preserving the Family and Family Cohesion", presented by Mr. Mohammed Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Shehhi, Head of Sharjah General Prosecution. The seminar addressed the role of Public Prosecution in protecting the family and strengthening its bonds, highlighting the laws that enhance the stability of the Emirati family, thus contributing to the protection of the social fabric. Artificial Intelligence and Law At Al Bustan Suburb Council in Al Dhaid City, Dr. Abdullah Saeed Al Wali, Chief Prosecutor of Al Dhaid Prosecution, delivered a lecture titled "Artificial Intelligence and Law". The lecture focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on legal legislation and how UAE law can keep pace with rapid digital transformations. It also addressed issues of electronic privacy, cybercrime, and the role of artificial intelligence in developing investigative tools. Obligations and Rights of Domestic Workers and Employers At Al Rahmaniya Suburb Council, a seminar titled "Obligations and Rights of Domestic Workers and Employers According to Laws and Regulations" was held. The seminar was delivered by Dr. Walid Khalid Al Hammadi, Chief Prosecutor of Sharjah Public Prosecution. The seminar addressed several topics, including an explanation of the rights of domestic workers and the obligations of employers, as well as a clarification of the provisions of the laws and regulations governing this relationship to ensure justice for both parties. Child Protection Law The seminar series concluded with an important lecture titled "Child Protection Law", delivered by Dr. Saeed Abdullah Al Naqbi. The lecture addressed legal awareness related to protecting children's rights, reviewing the laws that guarantee their psychological and physical safety, and the role of society and the family in protecting them from any violations.
