Sri Lankan Arrested at Penang Immigration After Pretending to Be a 10yo Applying For M’sian Passport

TL;DR


• A Sri Lankan man was arrested at the Penang Immigration Department in Malaysia after he attempted to apply for a Malaysian passport while pretending to be a 10-year-old boy. The man, who is believed to be in his 30s, had altered his appearance to look younger and used a fake birth certificate to support his claim of being a minor.

• The immigration officers became suspicious of the man's behavior and physical appearance, which did not match the documentation he provided. Upon further investigation, they discovered that the man was an adult and had been trying to illegally obtain a Malaysian passport by impersonating a child.

• The Sri Lankan man was arrested and is now facing charges for attempted document fraud and immigration offenses. The incident highlights the importance of thorough document verification and vigilance by immigration authorities to prevent such attempts at identity deception and illegal entry into a country.

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