2 Iranian nationals held with 'fake' passport in Chennai

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Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Jan 22 2016 | 4:28 PM IST
Two Iranian nationals have been arrested at the airport here for trying to fly to London allegedly on fake passports, officials said today.
The two accused- a man and a woman aged 25 and 35 respectively --were detained late last night when they arrived to board a London-bound flight of a private alirline, police and Immigration officials said.
The duo had come here from Goa and were found in possession of 'fake' Israeli passports, officials said adding they were subsequently detained.
Detailed inquiries were held with the couple and various angles were being probed, police said without divulging further details.
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First Published: Jan 22 2016 | 4:28 PM IST

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