Passport fraud involves the forgery, alteration, or misuse of travel documents to facilitate illegal activities such as unauthorized entry, financial crimes, and smuggling. Common methods include using false documents, altering stolen passports, and stealing identities. Penalties are severe and vary by region, often including hefty fines and imprisonment.

A Recent incident

The event involves the arrest of a retired police sub-inspector, Abdul Hai, by Kolkata police in connection with a passport fraud case. Hai, who had previously worked in the Passport Section of the Kolkata Police Security Control Organisation, was arrested for his involvement in a fake passport ring that issued fraudulent passports, including Bangladeshi nationals. The investigation revealed that at least 150 Indian passports were issued using fraudulent documents

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Massive Passport Fraud Exposed in Noida: Over 500 Fake Applications Linked to Racket | Noida News - Times of India,

Passport Scam Busted: Six Tour Operators Arrested in Chennai | Chennai News - Times of India

Ref: Passport Frauds by Dr. Ananth Prabhu G