In a significant development, Thiruvananthapuram City Police in Kerala have launched a thorough investigation into a passport fraud case involving a senior civil police officer, Ansil Azees. The officer is accused of facilitating the issuance of passports using forged documents.
Authorities are closely scrutinizing the passport verification reports issued by the Kazhakuttam and Thumba police stations, where Azees had previously worked. Over the last six months, several passport issuance recommendations from these stations have raised suspicions of fraud.
As part of the ongoing investigation, a detailed report will be submitted to the Thiruvananthapuram regional passport office for further action. This may include the suspension or revocation of passports that were issued based on fraudulent verification.
The case has raised concerns regarding the security protocols in place for passport verification, and authorities are now working to ensure that no other fraudulent activities were carried out during the officer’s tenure. The investigation is expected to lead to further arrests as the police probe the full extent of the scandal.
