Individuals arrested for facilitating illegal entry to the TRNC with fake documents

Three individual fraudulently obtained over $3,000 from two foreign nationals with the promise of getting a visa to the TRNC for them and the prepared fake documents.

According to information provided by the Police Press Office, it was discovered that between May and November 2024, fake documents were prepared to enable two foreign nationals to illegally enter Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

The suspects T.M. (58) and N.S.W.D.S. (28) accepted $1,800 per person, totaling $3,600, to facilitate their entry into the country with fake tourist visas.

As part of the investigation, one A.C. (29), a receptionist at a hotel in Gönyeli, was found to have altered reservation forms to create fake documents, which were then submitted to police officers. A.C. also tampered with evidence.

The three suspects T.M., N.S.W.D.S., and A.C. were identified as perpetrators and subsequently arrested.

The Lefkosia District Court ordered a three-day detention for the suspects. The investigation remains ongoing.