Federal authorities apprehended a suspected fraudster, uncovering a phony identity document in the process
On August 28, 2025, a 29-year-old Turkish national was arrested at Frankfurt Airport by the Federal Police. The individual was wanted on an arrest warrant by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Aschaffenburg.
During the search, a 21-year-old Turkish woman was found waiting for the suspect at the airport. However, no further details about her involvement in the case were provided in the article.
The suspect had a completely forged Turkish identity card issued to another person. It was also alleged that the man was engaged in illegal employment during their stay in Germany. Moreover, he is now also suspected of procuring false official documents.
The woman stated that she needed the forged identity card for a training contract. However, the article does not mention any legal proceedings or charges against her.
The arrest and subsequent investigation are being handled by the Federal Police at the airport, with the local public prosecutor's office in Frankfurt or the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office taking over for further investigation and prosecution if it involves federal crimes.
The suspect had previously stayed in the Federal Republic of Germany illegally, and it was also revealed that they had been involved in an alleged crime involving the purchase of an iPhone 13 with counterfeit 50-euro notes, causing approximately 500 euros in damage.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to immigration laws and the consequences of engaging in illegal activities in Germany. Further developments in this case are expected to unfold in the coming weeks.
