Chinese Nationals Detained Trying to Enter Israel with Fake Japanese Passports
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- 33 Chinese citizens were stopped at the Allenby Bridge.
- They attempted to enter Israel with fake Japanese passports.
- The group had entered and exited Jordan with real Chinese passports.
- Their entry into Israel was denied.
- The Population and Immigration Authority praised its staff and technology.
Thirty-three Chinese citizens, including 27 men and 6 women, were apprehended at the Allenby Bridge border crossing as they attempted to enter Israel using counterfeit Japanese passports. Border control officers with the Population and Immigration Authority became suspicious of the documents presented, leading to the group being handed over to professional staff for further examination. A thorough investigation confirmed that the Japanese passports were indeed fake. The individuals had entered and exited Jordan using their genuine Chinese passports. Consequently, their entry into Israel was denied, and the forged passports were confiscated for further processing. The Population and Immigration Authority highlighted the incident as a testament to the professionalism of its border controllers and the advanced technology employed at the crossings.
