A false driver's licence and a modified passport have late fallen into the hands of Border defender (SG) officers in Rzeszów-Jasionka and Medica. These are further cases that point to the increasing problem of documentary fraud at the Polish borders, as well as throughout Poland.
How did false papers be detected?
The first incidental occurred on September 5 close Jasionka. The officers of the SG from the Rzeszow-Jasionka facility conducted a roadside inspection, choosing to check the Renault car on the Polish registration plates. The vehicle was headed by a 29-year-old Georgian citizen. During the standard inspection, it appeared that the Ukrainian driver's licence raised serious doubts about the officers. An examination with specialized equipment confirmed that the paper was false. As a result, the driver's licence was retained and the foreigner admitted to utilizing a false document. For this crime he was fined PLN 3000.
On the same day in Medica, border guards intercepted a false Bulgarian passport, utilized by a 32-year-old Ukrainian citizen trying to leave Poland. The paper identified interference by changing the personalization page. The man admitted to buying a fake passport in Spain for 1,500 euros. In the end, a Ukrainian citizen was sentenced to six months in prison for 2 years for utilizing a false document.
A wave of crime among immigrants: The detention of Georgian citizens
The detention of Georgian citizens who are liable for various crimes in Poland is besides increasing. Recently, tv Polsat reported the detention of 3 Georgian citizens – Giorgi G. (28 years old), Mukhran M. (24 years old) and Demna B. (40 years old) who raided the convoy of a Belgian jewelry company, stealing diamonds worth EUR 110 thousand. The detainees were temporarily arrested due to concerns about the anticipation of committing further crimes, of fleeing the country, and the anticipation of mating.
A spokesperson for the territory Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw, Piotr Skiba, confirmed that this was another case of criminal activity by Georgian citizens. 4 another citizens of this Caucasian country have besides been arrested late who were active in armed robbery crimes.
Georgia in Poland: Crime statistics
According to Rzeczpospolita, 89440 foreigners who committed crimes in Poland in the first half of 2023, 1071 are Georgian citizens. Last year, the number of Georgians charged with crime amounted to 2714, which means that all tenth Georgian in Poland was active in criminal activity. According to ZUS data, 27 1000 Georgians were in Poland in 2023.
The most common crimes committed by Georgians in Poland were thefts (1111 cases), driving alcohol-induced vehicles (410 cases), drug offences (361 cases) and burglaries (135 cases). The Georgians besides committed 8 murders and 12 rapes in 2023. Last year they contributed to 33 accidents, an increase of 12 compared to 2022.
Consequences of false papers and crime among foreigners
False papers and crimes committed by foreigners become a serious problem in Poland, leading to increased border controls and stricter penalties for those who commit fraud. Cases specified as these show the importance of maintaining vigilance and the effectiveness of border and police services in detecting illegal activities.
The fight against false papers and crime among foreigners is an crucial component in ensuring the interior safety of Poland. SG officers and another services must be full prepared for further cases of paper fraud in order to effectively prevent their escalation.
Daniel Głogowski
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