Project Situation
Human traffickers and smugglers frequently use forged documents to facilitate illegal travel and operations. These fraudulent documents, including passports, visas, and identity cards, enable criminals to bypass border controls, exploit vulnerable individuals, and evade law enforcement. The use of forged documentation is a critical enabler of transnational organized crime, making it a top priority for IPLEC (International Policing and Law Enforcement Commission)
Project Aims
To prevent the creation, distribution, and use of forged travel and identity documents.
To enhance the capacity of border control and immigration agencies to detect fraudulent documents.
To establish robust systems for evidence collection and prosecution of document forgery cases.
Project Activities
Advanced Document Verification Systems: IPLEC collaborates with governments and technology providers to implement state-of-the-art document verification tools at border checkpoints and immigration offices.
Training and Capacity Building: IPLEC conducts specialized training programs for border control officers, immigration officials, and law enforcement personnel. These programs focus on identifying forged documents, understanding the latest forgery techniques, and collecting admissible evidence for prosecution.
Global Document Database: IPLEC is developing a centralized, global database of lost, stolen, and fraudulent documents. This database will enable real-time verification of travel documents, making it harder for criminals to use forged papers.
Public Awareness Campaigns: IPLEC works with governments and NGOs to raise awareness about the dangers of forged documents and how they enable human trafficking and smuggling.