India: Government Takes Steps to Improve Document Fraud Detection at International Airports

Due to the prevalence of fraudulent visas and passports, the Indian government is planning to install magnifying equipment and ultraviolet lamps at all international airports in order to more accurately verify the authenticity of travel documents. As reported by the Press Trust of India, other steps being taken at India’s international airports are the installation of new computer software (to verify passengers’ passport details) and additional training of immigration officers.

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