Unsuccessful attempt to gain access using a fake ID card
A 51-year-old man made an unsuccessful attempt to sneak into Germany via the Iffezheim border crossing on Sunday, using a fake identity card. His cunning plan was unraveled when federal cops scrutinized his documents.
The man, hailing from Georgia, presented a seemingly legit Georgian passport and a supposedly authentic Slovakian ID card. Upon inspection, the latter turned out to be a complete sham, leading the authorities to suspect he was trying to pull off illegal entry and forgery.
Interestingly, due to Germany's immigration laws and criminal code, blanket rejections of asylum seekers at the border have been ruled unlawful by the Berlin Administrative Court as of June 2025. Instead, a "Dublin check" must be carried out to determine the responsible EU nation for processing an asylum claim. If found that another EU country should handle the claim, individuals might be transferred or forced to leave Germany, and avoiding the Dublin procedure can lead to reduced or withdrawn benefits, ultimately resulting in detention in specific cases.
Regarding the man's forged Slovakian ID card, the German Criminal Code (StGB) has severe penalties for forgery of official documents, including identity documents like the one he attempted to use. Now, let's break it down:
- Section 267 StGB (Forgery of Documents) is punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine.
- Section 269 StGB (Use of Forged Documents) also carries a penalty of up to five years in prison or a fine.
- Section 275 StGB (Forgery of Official Identity Documents) targets official identity documents (e.g., passports, residence permits) with penalties ranging from six months to ten years in prison, depending on the severity and context of the offense.
In the end, the man was slapped with a three-year ban on entry and residence and was turfed out back to France. The phony ID document was confiscated as evidence. Given the strict regulations against forging and using fake identity documents, one can only imagine the harsh punishment awaiting this crafty trickster should he return to Germany with a falsified ID!
The man's attempt to enter Germany using a forged Slovakian ID card raises concerns of crime-and-justice, specifically forgery of official documents, an offense punishable under Section 267, 269, and 275 of the German Criminal Code. His actions also highlight the complexities of politics and general-news, particularly the immigration laws and Dublin check system, following the ruling by the Berlin Administrative Court.
