Duo arrested with 71 fake Indian passports

01 May 2013 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Two persons who were planning to send several Sri Lankan Tamil refugees to Germany using fake Indian passports were today arrested and 71 counterfeit passports seized from them at Naripaiyur in Ramanathapuram district, police said.

Cash to the tune of Rs 11.5 lakh was also seized from the duo by the 'Q' Branch Police which nabbed them on a tip-off.

The two had promised 71 refugees that they would be sent to Germany and collected money from them, police said.

They were produced before a court which remanded them to judicial custody.

Instances of trafficking of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees to other countries, including Australia, have been on the rise in the recent past.

Last week, Mangalore police nabbed five persons for alleged human trafficking and rescued 88 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, who were being illegally sent to Australia, from their clutches. (PTI)

Breaking News

Duo arrested with 71 fake Indian passports

Most Popular Articles

Breaking Down the Israel–Iran Conflict: What We Know So Far - Day 100

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time

Mother wins three-decade legal battle over property against son

Major food supplier fined for selling expired products

‘Jean Aunty’ chased away from Suresh Sallay’s protest at Fort

Hayleys obtains enjoining order against Wimal Weerawansa

Latest News

Court allows Tissa to seek answers from Prime Minister

Special programme launched to help healthcare workers curb tobacco use

Heavy rain expected as El Niño conditions set to develop globally after February: Officials

“LTTE diaspora will not fund Government again, will not vote to bring it back,” Says MP Archchuna

Wild elephant, calf electrocuted in Okkampitiya