State Department Uncovers 'Birth Tourism Networks'
The State Department has discovered several birth tourism networks worldwide, prompting US embassies to be on high alert for fraudulent documentation. These networks aim to produce fake documents and facilitate travel to the US for individuals to give birth within American borders. The discovery was made by US embassies in West Africa, Europe, and North Africa under State Department guidance.
- ▪The State Department has uncovered birth tourism networks globally.
- ▪US embassies in West Africa, Europe, and North Africa found evidence of fraudulent document plans.
- ▪The networks aim to facilitate travel to the US for birth within American borders.
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WASHINGTON — The State Department has uncovered several birth tourism networks around the world, The Daily Wire can first report.Under guidance from the State Department to be on high alert about fraudulent documentation, U.S. embassies in West Africa, Europe, and North Africa found evidence of multiple plans to produce fraudulent documents and facilitate individuals traveling to the United States to give birth within American borders, The Daily Wire has learned.Read Full Article ⟶
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