Immigration bust syndicate forging documents, arrest five

GEORGE TOWN: The Immigration Department foiled a syndicate involved in the production of fake Immigration i-Kad cards, Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) cards and fake Pakistani driving licences at a flat in Persiaran Mayang Pasir 5, Bayan Lepas.

Penang Immigration Director, Shah Inor Shahbudin, said the operation began at 12.30am on Tuesday (Dec 12) and added that it was prompted by public complaints and investigations into the activities of foreign nationals observed frequently in the residential area, causing apprehension among residents.