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A 23-year-old Myanmar national, Min Thu Ko, has been apprehended by immigration police in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya for presenting a passport with a counterfeit visa stamp. This incident underscores the persistent challenges of managing immigration and the prevalence of fake documentation.

 

Min was arrested on Monday, 9th December, when he attempted to notify officials about his stay exceeding 90 days in Thailand. On examining his passport, authorities identified a dubious stamp falsely issued by local immigration, prompting immediate action.

 

Investigators revealed that back in January, Min, who was working for a Thai company, acquired his passport through an agent linked by his employer. The transaction cost 19,000 baht, initially paid by the employer with monthly deductions from Min's salary.

 

 

Unbeknownst to Min, the stamp was fraudulent, leading to charges of using counterfeit government documents and residing unlawfully in Thailand. He is currently in custody, pending legal proceedings.

 

Police are delving into the role of both the employer and the agent, aiming to dismantle any networks producing such fake documents to uphold the immigration system's integrity. The investigation highlights broader issues concerning document forgery, prompting rigorous efforts to prevent similar incidents.

 

-- 2024-12-11

 

 

fake visa stamp, never, not possible, must be a mistake.

That sucks, pay what is no doubt a huge amount for a Burmese migrant worker only to get scammed and end up in prison.