Federal Law Enforcement in North Rhine-Westphalia uncover extensive counterfeiting operation - Iraqi woman carrying false identification apprehended at Cologne/Bonn airport
On the 1st of September, a 34-year-old Iraqi national was inspected by federal police at Cologne/Bonn Airport. The individual, who had entered from Malta, was taken to the station for further investigation.
During the interrogation, an Arabic-speaking interpreter was used to facilitate communication. The officers secured a fake ID card and her mobile phone during the process. The woman expressed a request for protection during the interrogation.
The federal police have since determined that the Swedish ID card presented by the individual was a forgery, as confirmed by their specialists. Consequently, the individual is now suspected of illegal residence, document forgery, and obtaining false official identification.
The federal police have initiated a criminal investigation, which is being led by the police department in Bonn. After completing all police procedures, the woman was released with a referral notice for the initial reception center in Bochum.
The federal police emphasise the importance of their controls at German airports, preventing illegal entries and ensuring the safety of the country. Additional information can be obtained from the federal police website or by contacting the Federal Police Directorate Sankt Augustin Press Office, provided below.
Further inquiries can be made to the Federal Police Directorate Sankt Augustin Press Office:
Address: Federal Police Directorate Sankt Augustin Press Office, Federal Police Headquarters, Sankt Augustin, Germany Website: www.bundespolizei.de
The federal police would like to remind the public of the importance of reporting any suspicious activities to the authorities. By working together, we can ensure the safety and security of our country.
