Bengaluru: CCB raids on foreign nationals, 20 Africans held

Team Udayavani, Aug 4, 2020, 11:46 AM IST

Bengaluru: Home Minister Basavaraj S Bommai on Tuesday, August 4 informed that a team of Central Crime Branch (CCB)-Bengaluru undertook a special drive today morning against the illegal stay of foreigners in the city and found 20 Africans to be staying without a valid passport and visa

Taking to Twitter Bommai wrote, “Special drive was undertaken by @CCBBangalore against illegal staying of foreigners.. today early morning the team of 120 CCB officers raided houses in Hennur, Baglur, Kothanur and checked 85 foreigners.. found 20 Africans to be staying without a valid passport and visa….”

“Also, the fake currency of Indian rupees, US dollars, UK Pound, and Laptops seized and it is suspected that they are involved in cyber offense. Further investigation is on,” he said in another tweet.

Bommai has instructed the city Crime branch department to form a special task force in handling illegal foreigners staying in Bengaluru.