Jerusalem, 6 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — ALLENBY CROSSING — Israeli border inspectors intercepted 33 Chinese nationals attempting to enter the country using fraudulent Japanese passports at the Allenby Crossing from Jordan, immigration officials confirmed.
Border control officers from the Population and Immigration Authority flagged the travelers—comprising 27 men and 6 women—after automated detection systems and manual inspections raised suspicions. Forensic document examination verified that all 33 Japanese passports were counterfeit. Investigative checks revealed the group had previously traveled through Jordan using legitimate Chinese documentation.
All members of the group were formally denied entry and turned back at the border. Authorities seized the forged documents for further investigation, crediting advanced biometric detection technology and alert border personnel with thwarting the illegal entry scheme.