Six Afghan and Kazakh nationals faced legal repercussions after being caught with forged passports in Phuket, as the Phuket Provincial Court sentenced them on March 5. The verdict, delivered in six criminal cases, revealed the extent of their attempts to deceive Thai immigration authorities.

 

Under prosecution by the Phuket Provincial Public Prosecutor, the group was charged with passport forgery and providing false information to officials. The court initially sentenced individuals in cases No. Tor 144/2568 and Tor 146/2568 to four years in prison, which were then halved to two years, considering their confessions and other mitigating factors. Similarly, sentences for cases No. Tor 145/2568 and Tor 147/2568 to Tor 149/2568 were reduced from two years to one year, with no suspension.

 

The arrests followed an incident in December when five Afghan nationals attempted to enter Thailand using fake Kazakh passports at Phuket International Airport. These documents were cleverly designed to mimic those from Kazakhstan, but immigration officers identified the forgeries, leading to detentions and charges at Sakhu Police Station.

 

 

Further investigations led to the arrest of Abdul Bashir Kawoskgar, 24, and Mustafa Ahadi, 20, at the airport's international departures hall on December 9, as they tried to board a flight to Milan, Italy.

 

Online photos from immigration officials showed five seized Kazakh passports, though discrepancies arose as only four arrests were formally reported, with no explanation provided.

 

Reaffirming its dedication to justice, the Phuket Provincial Court highlighted the necessity of strict immigration law enforcement, crucial for preserving Phuket's reputation and the integrity of Thailand's legal system. The swift action demonstrates the court's commitment to maintaining legal order for both tourists and residents, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-06

 

 

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