European man faces verdict in passport forgery scandal

TDT | Manama

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A European man, 75, is scheduled to be sentenced on July 29, 2024 by the High Criminal Court for attempting to enter the Kingdom of Bahrain using a forged passport.

The court heard the case and the defendant denied the charges, but remains in custody. The Public Prosecution charged the defendant with using a forged electronic document, specifically a passport, in an attempt to enter the country.

The incident occurred on March 22 this year when the defendant , aided by a well-intentioned employee, entered incorrect data into a government system belonging to the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA).

This was done with the intention of using the false data for entry into the Kingdom. The defendant used a forged passport, purportedly issued by a European country, to enter Bahrain International Airport.

False pretenses Investigations revealed that the defendant had entered the country under false pretenses. He presented the forged passport, purportedly issued by a European country, to the passport officer at Bahrain International Air - port. The officer accepted the document, unaware of its fraudulent nature.

The investigation involved a witness who confirmed that, as part of their job, they are responsible for receiving travelers’ passports and verifying their details against the passport photo.