"I Look Young": 42yo Mother Caught Using 16yo Daughter's ID for Entry
On July 10, a 42-year-old Hong Kong citizen, Lin, faced a curious predicament at the Futian Port entry hall in Shenzhen when she accidentally picked up her 16-year-old daughter Huang's "Home Return Permit," intended for Hong Kong and Macau residents traveling to mainland. What began as a simple mistake turned into a deliberate attempt to pass through customs using her daughter's identity.
Lin, encouraged by friends who often complimented her youthful appearance, thought she might blend in with the crowd at the busy port. "Everyone says I look young for my age, and there are so many people at the border, I thought I might just get through," Lin confessed after being apprehended.
The incident unfolded around 3 p.m. when Lin, despite the significant age difference with her daughter, decided to try her luck at the manual inspection lane. To the untrained eye, Lin and her daughter bore a resemblance, a fact Lin banked on to deceive the border officials.
However, her plan was foiled when vigilant border police at the Huanggang checkpoint detected discrepancies between Lin and the photo on the ID. Despite her initial insistence that the document was indeed hers, faced with undeniable evidence, Lin eventually admitted to using her daughter's identity, a clear violation of the law.
The Huanggang border checkpoint has since issued a reminder to all travelers: under the People's Republic of China's Exit and Entry Administration Law, using someone else's documents to enter or exit the country can result in fines ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 yuan. In severe cases, penalties can include detention from five to ten days and fines between 2,000 and 10,000 yuan. Criminal charges may be pursued if the offense is serious enough.
Travelers are urged to always use their valid documents to avoid legal troubles and to dismiss any thoughts of testing the law at border crossings.
Source: 羊城派
Pic: 皇岗边检站
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