Three arrested at Yangon airport for allegedly attempting to travel on fake passports

Police have arrested three people at Yangon International Airport for allegedly trying to travel on fake passports.

They attempted to fly to Malaysia, the Voice Weekly reported, quoting an official from the area police station. The official said the three were from Karen state and were arrested on Tuesday.

“We are still investigating to capture other people who are involved in this case,” the official said.

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