A 33-year-old woman from Jalandhar, Punjab, was apprehended by the Sahar police in Mumbai for allegedly trying to travel to London using forged documents. Identified as Satnam Kaur, the woman presented falsified documents, including her Indian passport, Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC), and boarding pass, among others, intending to board a flight to London from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Authorities became suspicious during the scrutiny of her E-Migrate letter, which lacked corresponding records. Further investigation revealed discrepancies in her educational background and prospective employment details. Upon contacting the shipping company mentioned in the documents, it was confirmed that no such documents were issued to Kaur.
During interrogation, Kaur confessed that she obtained the forged documents from an agent named Sumeet in Punjab with the intention of settling in London. These documents included the ship joining letter, Indian CDC, E-Migrate letter, and plane ticket.
Kaur has been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including cheating, forgery, and using forged documents as genuine. The case highlights the dangers of fraudulent practices in immigration and underscores the importance of thorough verification procedures to prevent such incidents.
