

Italian Police Uncover €16,000 Fake Schengen Visa Scam
Italian Police Uncover €16,000 Fake Schengen Visa Scam
Italian police have identified two Bangladeshi men for scamming another Bangladeshi national into paying thousands for a fake Italy entry visa.
Fraudulent Scheme Exposed in Bolzano
After the scammers received the money, the victim discovered that the required documents for the visa had never been submitted. The two perpetrators subsequently disappeared and became untraceable. Italian authorities have reported the suspects to the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Bolzano on charges of aggravated fraud.
Italy Previously Suspended Work Authorisations for Bangladeshis
Last year, Italian authorities suspended work authorisations for Bangladeshi nationals due to the high number of fraudulent documents submitted by applicants from Bangladesh. This measure was introduced to curb the rising trend of document forgery linked to work and residency permits.
Italian Authorities Warn Foreign Nationals About Visa Fraud
The Italian Carabinieri of Brennero, where the latest scam was uncovered, have issued a warning to foreign nationals about the growing risk of fake visa scams.
Authorities emphasized that visas must be processed and issued only through official channels, such as embassies or authorized visa centers. They urged anyone witnessing suspicious activity related to visa applications to contact the police immediately.
Visa Fraud and Document Forgery Becoming More Common in Italy
Similar cases of visa fraud and document forgery have become increasingly common in Italy. In January 2024, Italian authorities launched an investigation into five individuals accused of forging documents and staging fake marriages to secure residency and work permits.
Bangladeshis Among the Top Applicants for Schengen Visas to Italy
Bangladeshis continue to target Italy as their top destination for Schengen visas. In 2023, Bangladeshi nationals filed 39,729 Schengen visa applications, with 34% of them aimed at securing an Italy visa.
However, Italy has one of the lowest visa approval rates for Bangladeshi applicants. Data from AtoZSerwisPlus shows that only 40% of Bangladeshi visa applications for Italy were approved in 2024, highlighting the increasing difficulty of securing a visa for Italy.
Aside from Italy, Bangladeshis’ other preferred Schengen destinations include Sweden, Germany, and France. Schengen visa applications from Bangladeshi nationals reached a record high in 2023 after dropping to a few thousand applications during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Italy’s strict stance on visa approvals reflects the country’s effort to combat fraudulent applications and maintain tighter control over immigration policies.
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