Uzbek Woman Detained in Lucknow for Alleged Identity Fraud
Uzbek woman held in Lucknow for alleged forged identity, visa
Hindustan Times
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A woman claiming to be from Uzbekistan was detained in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, after police discovered her identity and visa documents were allegedly forged. Identified as Khujeyviya Jiyoda, she was taken into custody during a routine patrol and is now under investigation for her stay and purpose of visit.
- 01The woman was detained in Lucknow after police found her acting suspiciously.
- 02She initially claimed to be Mubeen from Uzbekistan but was later identified as Khujeyviya Jiyoda.
- 03Her visa and identity documents are suspected to be forged.
- 04A case has been registered under the Passport Act and Foreigners Act.
- 05Authorities are investigating her stay and intentions in the city.
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Police in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, have detained a woman who claimed to be an Uzbek citizen after she was found behaving suspiciously in the Naka area. Detained around 1 am on March 21, the woman initially identified herself as ‘Mubeen’ but was later confirmed to be Khujeyviya Jiyoda. Investigations revealed that her identity and visa documents were allegedly forged. Following a complaint from sub-inspector Neeraj Kumar Singh, a case was registered under Section 12 of the Passport Act, 1967 and Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946. The police are currently verifying her passport and investigating the purpose of her stay in Lucknow.
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This incident raises concerns about identity fraud and the security of foreign nationals in Lucknow.
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