Norwegian authorities have uncovered a widespread scheme in which people were granted residence permits on false grounds. The investigation shows that the fraud is significantly more extensive than isolated cases—and calls for stricter controls are now growing.
For several years, Norwegian authorities have been investigating suspected fraud involving residence permits. The investigations now reveal how the system has been exploited and how false information has had consequences long after the first permits were granted.
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