Georgian Man Banned from Schengen for 10 Years After Fraudulent Re-entry

Man Evades Initial Schengen Ban with Fake Identity

A 44-year-old Georgian national, previously deported from Sweden for illegal stay and work, was issued a four-year ban from the Schengen Zone in June 2023. However, he quickly returned to Georgia, changed his name, and obtained a new passport.

Using the altered documents, he re-entered the Schengen Zone via the Czech Republic in August 2023 and traveled to Poland, violating his initial ban.

Arrest and Legal Consequences

Polish Border Guard officers apprehended the man in Rybnik. Authorities charged him with border fraud for using falsified identification to evade detection.

Key details of the case:

• He admitted to the charges and agreed to a fine of 3,000 PLN.
• Received a mandatory return order under threat of forced deportation.
• Issued a new 10-year Schengen entry ban, stricter than his original penalty.

Broader Implications for Schengen Security

This case highlights the vigilance of Schengen border controls in detecting identity fraud. The escalated penalty—extending his ban from 4 to 10 years—demonstrates the severe consequences of circumventing immigration laws.

The man has since returned to Georgia, barred from re-entering the Schengen Zone until at least 2033.