Immigration officials in Bengaluru catch man from Punjab with fake UK visa
The Hindu
Upon verification of the UK visa, the immigration officials suspected that something was amiss and mailed the details to the UK border agency and the British high commission for confirmation. The report received from these two agencies confirmed that no visa was issued to Pradeep Singh, nor had he submitted any document.
Immigration officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru caught a 32-year-old man from Punjab who tried to board a flight to London with a fake UK visa.
The accused, Pradeep Singh, is a private firm employee from Jalandhar. He has submitted the travel documents for verification before boarding the flight on January 25.
Upon verification of the UK visa, the immigration officials suspected that something was amiss and mailed the details to the UK border agency and the British high commission for confirmation. The report received from these two agencies confirmed that no visa was issued to Pradeep Singh, nor had he submitted any document.
The probe revealed that Pradeep Singh had approached a local tout in Jalandhar, identified as Pappu, to get the work visa. Pappu reportedly forged the document and inserted the fake visa in the passport after receiving money from Pradeep Singh.
Based on a complaint filed by Vijayentha Singh, immigration officer, Airport police registered a case against Pradeep Singh charging him for forgery.
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