Arrest of Iranian in Cyprus for Using Fake Passport
November 14, 2024
A 36-year-old Iranian was arrested in Cyprus with a fake passport while attempting to escape from the Iranian Republic due to fear of persecution. He had participated in protests after the death of Mahsa Amini and paid a smuggler 15,000 euros to reach Germany. Instead, he ended up in prison in Cyprus, where he was sentenced to 6 months and 2 months for the charges he faced. The court acknowledged the unique circumstances of the case while deciding on his sentence.