Kyrgyzstan's State Committee of National Security (UKMK) said on June 1 that a group allegedly involved in organizing illegal travel to European countries via Kyrgyzstan by using forged Schengen visas has been uncovered. "More than 40 foreign nationals who became victims of the activities of the organizers of the illegal migration via Kyrgyzstan have been identified," the UKMK said, without giving any other details. It remains unclear if the alleged perpetrators were apprehended. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service, click here.
Group Using Forged Schengen Visas For Trips To Europe Uncovered In Kyrgyzstan
The group was allegedly involved in organizing illegal travel to European countries by using forged Schengen visas. (illustrative photo)