'Border Security': 1,993 Cases Related to Security, Criminal, and Financial Issues Detected

The Ministry of Interior announced that the Border Security Affairs Sector recorded 1,993 cases related to security, criminal, and financial matters, as well as visa and residency violations, during October. In a press statement, the Ministry said this tally is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security oversight on the movement of arrivals and departures through the country’s border crossings. It clarified that the cases included the return of 1,138 travelers due to visa and residency violations, 650 cases of travel bans imposed on individuals wanted for financial and legal matters, and 76 cases linked to various security reports. The Ministry added that the cases also included 67 arrests of wanted individuals in security and criminal cases, and 62 cases of entry bans for reasons related to regularization and deportation. It noted that the wanted individuals were referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary action.