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Stamp Out!
The first documented forged postage stamp was first discovered in the early 1860s. Ever since, people in this “trade” have experimented with different forged paraphernalia and spread the unlawfulness to other shores. Fast forward to 2011, the forged stamps have evolved into different permutations used by those with the intention to commit immigration offences. Our Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers recently launched an operation to stamp out these offenders.
2 On the evening of 15 September 2011, in the vicinity of Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park, the vigilant ICA officers spotted 2 male Bangladeshis behaving suspiciously. Realising something amiss, the officers caught up with the duo as they parted ways.
3 During the checks on the two men, the officers discovered scanned and photocopied versions of a Special Pass, forged Singapore immigration rubber stamps, forgery paraphernalia and an expired work permit in their possession. Investigations revealed that one of the offenders had paid S$50 for the forged documents.
Rubber stamps suspected to be forged
4 Holding an expired work permit, one of them was also questioned on the possession of a valid work permit of an Indian national. It was later established that the work permit was purchased from an unknown man for a sum of S$200, with the intention to seek illegal employment. Both men have been referred to the Singapore Police Force for further investigations into their offences.
5 The ICA takes a serious view of attempts to forge immigration stamps or related documents as the forged paraphernalia can be used by terrorists or undesirable persons to conceal their illegal status in Singapore. The authorities will not hesitate to take actions against those found using or in possession of such items.
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
16 SEPTEMBER 2011
2 On the evening of 15 September 2011, in the vicinity of Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park, the vigilant ICA officers spotted 2 male Bangladeshis behaving suspiciously. Realising something amiss, the officers caught up with the duo as they parted ways.
3 During the checks on the two men, the officers discovered scanned and photocopied versions of a Special Pass, forged Singapore immigration rubber stamps, forgery paraphernalia and an expired work permit in their possession. Investigations revealed that one of the offenders had paid S$50 for the forged documents.
Rubber stamps suspected to be forged
4 Holding an expired work permit, one of them was also questioned on the possession of a valid work permit of an Indian national. It was later established that the work permit was purchased from an unknown man for a sum of S$200, with the intention to seek illegal employment. Both men have been referred to the Singapore Police Force for further investigations into their offences.
5 The ICA takes a serious view of attempts to forge immigration stamps or related documents as the forged paraphernalia can be used by terrorists or undesirable persons to conceal their illegal status in Singapore. The authorities will not hesitate to take actions against those found using or in possession of such items.
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
16 SEPTEMBER 2011