The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has issued a public alert regarding a syndicate engaged in the production and sale of counterfeit Namibian birth certificates and IDs. This illicit operation threatens the integrity of national documents and poses significant risks to national security.

The Ministry emphasizes that essential services such as initial birth registration and application for identification documents are provided free of charge. Citizens are urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to the creation or distribution of fake national documents to law enforcement authorities or directly to the Ministry.

Officials assure the public that the Ministry possesses the capability to verify the authenticity of national documents. They caution that individuals involved in the production or use of counterfeit documents are committing a serious offense and will face legal prosecution.

For more information or to report concerns regarding this issue, please contact the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security at the following mobile numbers: 081 146 7074 or 081 143 6265.