A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight attendant has been found guilty of smuggling counterfeit Canadian border stamps, according to a court ruling.
The attendant, Hina Sani, 46, was convicted after authorities found two fake Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) port stamps in her suitcase.
The counterfeit stamps are used to verify a person’s legal entry into Canada. However, the court has not determined why Sani was carrying the fake documents or who intended to use them.
During the court proceedings, Sani said the stamps belonged to an acquaintance. She told the court that she was only transporting the items on someone else’s behalf.
Airport security authorities regularly warn travelers and airline staff against carrying packages, documents, or belongings for other people without knowing their contents.
The court found Sani guilty of possessing and smuggling the counterfeit stamps. However, questions remain about the wider circumstances behind the case, including how the fake stamps were obtained and whether others were involved.
Counterfeit border stamps can be used to create false records of entry into a country. Such documents may raise concerns for immigration authorities because they can undermine border control systems.
The case highlights the risks associated with transporting unknown items across international borders, especially when they involve official government documents.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether additional suspects are connected to the case.
Via: Toronto Star
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