Immigration Launches Investigation into Alleged Diplomatic Passport Misuse

Immigration Launches Investigation into Alleged Diplomatic Passport Misuse

The Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the alleged misuse of a Sierra Leonean diplomatic passport by a Turkish national reportedly involved in criminal and drug-related activities. This move comes in the wake media reports from Dutch, German, and Sierra Leonean outlets.

According to the SLID, the government views these allegations with "utmost seriousness," emphasizing that protecting the integrity of Sierra Leone's diplomatic privileges and national reputation is a top priority.

By directive of His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, SLID has, as such, launched a thorough investigation to determine how the individual in question obtained the passport and will further verify the authenticity of any supporting documents and identify any procedural failures or misconduct involved.

In the meantime, the SLID also announced that it will conduct a wider audit into the issuance and use of all diplomatic passports to ensure accountability and prevent future abuse, according to the department.

The Sierra Leone Immigration Department concluded with a reminder that wrongdoing will attract swift disciplinary and legal action.

Immigration Launches Investigation into Alleged Diplomatic Passport Misuse