Australian Federal Police Warns Travellers Using Fake IDs May Face Jail

The Australian Federal Police says the number of people using false identities on domestic flights has increased, and are cracking down on those who do.
Australian Federal Police Warns Travellers Using Fake IDs May Face Jail
A general view of the Jetstar check in terminal at Melbourne Airport on July 20, 2024. Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
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The number of people attempting to board domestic flights in Australia using false identification documents has increased this year, according to the Australian Federal Police (AFP), who warn that they'll be cracking down on the practice.

It is a criminal offence to board an aircraft using false details. This includes individuals who use another person’s boarding pass, purchase a ticket under another person’s name, or pay for a flight using a stolen credit card. The maximum penalty for these and related offences is 12 months imprisonment.

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