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May under several provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including
cheating, fabrication of valuable papers, and fraudulent use of authentic

documents.

CONCLUSION

Travel document fraud is a chronic and multidimensional issue that poses
severe dangers to global security and border control systems. The changing

terrain of fraudulent operations continuously tests authorities' attempts to
detect and prohibit the unauthorised use of passports, visas, and other identity

papers. International collaboration, information exchange, and the
implementation of standardised identification methods are all critical

components of a strong defence against cross-border criminal networks. To

dismantle these networks, law enforcement authorities throughout the world
must work together. Finally, combating travel document fraud is a communal

effort that necessitates the dedication and participation of governments,
international organisations, and technological innovators.

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2. Press Trust of India. (2023, July 19). Cab driver in Meerut uses brother's

documents to obtain passport, study visa; held. The Economic Times.
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