State Dept.: Diplomatic Security Service Investigation Exposes Counterfeit Passport Fraud Network, Leads to 10-Year Federal Sentence
May 01, 2026
May 01, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Diplomatic Security Service Investigation Exposes Counterfeit Passport Fraud Network, Leads to 10-Year Federal Sentence
The U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) uncovered a sophisticated, multi-state fraud scheme built on counterfeit U.S. passport cards and stolen identities, resulting in significant federal prison sentences . . .
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Diplomatic Security Service Investigation Exposes Counterfeit Passport Fraud Network, Leads to 10-Year Federal Sentence
The U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) uncovered a sophisticated, multi-state fraud scheme built on counterfeit U.S. passport cards and stolen identities, resulting in significant federal prison sentences . . .