German authorities have identified an individual possessing four fraudulent driver's licenses of Indian origin.
The Bundespolizeiinspektion Kempten, a key entity working to prevent cross-border crime and irregular migration, was recently in the spotlight after an incident at the border tunnel in Füssen (A7 motorway) on May 23rd.
On that Friday afternoon, Federal Police officers checked two Indian nationals who drove into the control point with a rental truck registered in France. The investigation revealed that the 46-year-old driver presented a French Schengen visa for a short tourist stay, a national and international Indian driver's license, but these were found to be fake.
The suspect was charged with forgery, driving without a license, obtaining official documents by deception, and attempted illegal entry. A search also uncovered four suspected fake driver's licenses from the suspect, as well as two more Indian driver's licenses with forgery features. The officers ultimately denied him entry into Germany.
The innocent passenger was allowed to continue with the truck. The 25-year-old passenger, however, was found to have a valid passport and a Portuguese residence permit. As he was traveling for a paid activity, which is not allowed with a tourist visa, he was also sent back to Austria that evening.
The Bundespolizeiinspektion Kempten's area of responsibility includes several districts and independent cities in Bavaria. The organisation also protects the Schengen internal border with Austria on 220 kilometers, ensuring the safety of train traffic and passengers on 560 kilometers of track and 91 train stations.
More information about the Federal Police can be found on their website or by contacting the provided press office. The search results do not provide specific information about the suspect arrested by the Federal Police in Füssen on May 23rd, nor whether he had been in Germany before or if this was his first time.
The Bundespolizeiinspektion Kempten's tireless efforts in maintaining border security and combating cross-border crime are essential in preserving the safety and integrity of Germany's borders.
