Overview A 65-year-old man from Sivaganga district was booked for forgery and under the provisions of the Passport Act for obtaining a second passport with a fake date of birth. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 14, 2025 , when he attempted to board a flight to Dubai . Key Developments Detection: Airport Immigration officials found the man's passport suspicious. Interrogation: The man claimed to have worked in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai for 25 years . Old Passport: He produced an old passport that lacked records of foreign visits. Reason for Forgery: He claimed he couldn't find jobs abroad due to his age and forged his birth year to appear younger. False Information: He falsely stated his birth year as 1976 instead of 1961 . Legal Action: Avaniyapuram police booked a case based on the complaint lodged by the Immigration Officer. UPSC Relevance This case is relevant to GS2 (Governance) and GS3 (Security) . It highlights issues related to document fraud, immigration control, and the socio-economic factors that drive individuals to commit such crimes. Understanding the legal and administrative aspects of passport issuance and immigration is crucial for civil service aspirants. Important Facts Accused's Age: 65 years old. District: Sivaganga. Destination: Dubai. False Birth Year: 1976 . Original Birth Year: 1961 . Police Station: Avaniyapuram. Potential Exam Questions Prelims: Which police station registered the case? What was the false birth year mentioned in the forged passport? Mains: Discuss the challenges in preventing document fraud and its implications for national security. Analyze the socio-economic factors that drive individuals to commit forgery for employment opportunities.