(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, July 17, 2002) – Georgian State Security Minister Valeri Khaburdzania claims Arab and Afghan citizens penetrate in Europe through Georgia, buying here faked Georgian passports.
In the interview to the state TV channel on July 17 Khaburdzania said that the Security Ministry has detained group of Afghans with the faked Georgian passports intending to go to Europe.
According to the State Security Ministry there are several groups making faked passports in Georgia and they cost USD 5-10 thousand. Arab, Afghan Citizens Go West Via Georgia with Faked Georgian Passports