BERLIN: Germany has confirmed the deportation of an Afghan national who had committed armed robbery and other serious crimes.
According to the German Ministry of the Interior, the deportation was imperative for the safety of the public and the enforcement of the law. The ministry went on to say that foreign residents involved in violent activities, armed robbery, drug trafficking, or organized crime have no right to seek asylum or continue living in Germany.
Afghan media reported that since 2018, over 220 Afghan refugees have been sent back from Germany for different reasons. Last year, 28 Afghan nationals were deported, and so far this year, the number has reached 81.
The issue is not just a Germany problem. Some Afghan refugees who entered Europe after the Taliban takeover have been found to engage in criminal activities. Such cases have also been reported in the US, Canada, and Australia which makes it difficult for these countries to grant asylum to Afghan nationals.
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Afghan national arrested in Islamabad with fake US Embassy ID
On December 17, an Afghan national was arrested in Islamabad on Wednesday, who attempted to enter the United States Embassy while using a fake Identity card.
An Afghan national named Haris was arrested in Islamabad for using a fake US Embassy ID to impersonate an employee. Sources indicate that he was also wanted by the Islamabad police in connection with various fraud cases. Haris was apprehended while attempting to enter the Diplomatic Enclave, and he is currently in police custody.
According to reports, Haris was known for creating counterfeit identification cards and pretending to be an official from the embassy. The US Embassy had previously filed a complaint regarding his activities, and police, along with intelligence officials, successfully identified him.
Haris was found entering the Diplomatic Enclave accompanied by two women in a vehicle. His arrest was carried out with the assistance of intelligence agencies, and he has since been transferred to the Secretariat police station for further processing.
