The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned those who are traveling to Singapore to be aware of fake airline tickets.
This after at least 12 Filipinos have been jailed in Singapore due to the Singaporean government’s crack down on foreigners who present fake or dummy return airline tickets.
A roundtrip ticket is a requirement for Filipino tourists who travel abroad.
According to Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Belen Anota, about 15 Filipinos
drew jail terms ranging from three to ten months.
Most of these include job seekers, pub girls who tried to extend their stay in Singapore, and a Filipino information technology professional who manufactures fake electronic
tickets for Filipinos.
Anota warned Filipinos not to use fraudulent tickets issued by travel agencies in the Philippines, and procure instead open-dated return tickets if unsure of a return date. — Ferliza C. Contratista/RAE