TSA Now Using Credential Authentication Technology at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh International Airports
The technology has been designed to enhance detection capabilities for identifying fraudulent documents at the security checkpoint. Keep Reading
Large-Scale Document Forgery Case Cracked in Germany and Greece
Operation Kosmos, initiated by the German authorities, aimed to bust a network involved in the smuggling of forged documents to facilitate the illegal border crossing of citizens across Europe. Keep Reading
Frontex Begins Second Operation Outside EU
The main aim of the operation is to tackle cross-border crime, including migrant smuggling, trafficking in human beings, document fraud, stolen vehicles and boats, smuggling of drugs and weapons and terrorism. Keep Reading
U.S. Coast Guard Identifies Concerning Trend in Maritime Law Violations in Alaska
U.S. Coast Guard investigators and inspectors have identified a concerning trend in violations of maritime law throughout the state of Alaska, ranging from illegal drug use to unserviceable life-saving equipment. Keep Reading
Members of Organized Crime Group Arrested for Document Fraud and Illegal Immigration
On 29 October, the Hellenic Police in Greece made four arrests in an operation targeting an organized crime group involved in facilitation of irregular migration. The network provided the migrants with fraudulent travel documents to facilitate their journey across borders. Keep Reading
Suspect Arrested for Large Scale Document Forgery and Aiding Illegal Immigration
The forger was active in the city center of Athens and selling and buying several documents originating not only from Greece but also from other countries. The illicit documents were then provided to irregular migrants to enable their onward travels and further residence in the European Union. Keep Reading
26 People Smugglers Arrested in 10 Days
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, led an international operation against serious and organized cross-border crime in Central and South Eastern Europe, which commenced June 28 and concluded July 8. Keep Reading
Mexican Citizen Imprisoned for Operating Document Mill That Produced Over 1,000 False IDs
The initial investigation into Buendia-Chavarria led law enforcement officials to a larger case involving Corso’s Flower and Garden Center, which culminated in June this year with raids. Keep Reading
19 Foreign Nationals Indicted for Illegally Voting in 2016 Elections
Indictments follow an investigation by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) as part of a newly created Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force. Keep Reading