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How document fraud is used to traffic and smuggle people

The hidden world of illegal travel

How document fraud is used to traffic and smuggle people
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04/09/2026 09:00 ‧ 3 days ago | StarsInsider

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An identity document is designed to prove who someone is and help them travel inside or beyond their country. But in the hands of criminal networks, that same document can be a powerful tool used for exploitation, human trafficking, or even migrant smuggling.

Document fraud can be packaged in a plethora of different ways, depending on how a document is obtained or how it is altered. Whether it’s a badly forged passport or an obviously fake visa, criminals have found many ways to circumvent international law.

So, how is this being handled? Click on to see.

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