8 Aug 2008
Singapore - More than 400 foreigners were caught last year for lying to Singapore's Manpower Ministry in their work pass applications, a fourfold increase from 97 cases in 2005, a media report said on Friday. The majority were said to have used fake or forged qualifications in applying for employment passes, necessary for highly qualified people, or S-Passes, for semi-skilled workers, The Straits Times said.A rising trend of workers using qualifications from bogus universities that sell degrees for little or no studies was also detected.
Making false statements in the applications for work or immigration passes carries stiff penalties, including fines and jail. Foreigners caught are also likely to be repatriated.
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