Poland arrests 26-year-old Nigerian for fake residence papers in major immigration crackdown.
Polish authorities have confirmed the dramatic arrest of a 26-year-old Nigerian citizen accused of presenting a forged residence document.
The suspect was reportedly intercepted during a routine immigration inspection, where officers uncovered glaring irregularities in his papers. Authorities immediately detained him, sparking intense discussions on Europe’s tightening grip on immigration compliance.
Officials warned that the use of counterfeit documents is treated as a high-level offense under Polish law, carrying the risk of lengthy jail terms, deportation, and long-term bans from the Schengen zone.
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The arrest comes amid heightened immigration checks across Poland, as the Border Guard continues its clampdown on fake residence permits.
While investigations are ongoing, the Nigerian embassy in Poland has yet to release a formal reaction. The case has raised fresh concerns among foreign nationals about the growing risks of documentation fraud and the consequences of non-compliance with residency laws.
The suspect remains in custody as authorities dig deeper into possible links with wider forgery networks.