KUALA LUMPUR: The forging of official documents, including marriage certificates, is a criminal offence, particularly when used as valid documentation in any dealings, a senior police official said.
Commercial Crime Investigation Department Director (CCID) Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said such an offence is a serious crime which will affect other matters.
"The same applies to the falsification of marriage certificates. It involves issues such as family matters, the distribution of matrimonial property and subsequently, issues related to offspring, among other things," he told Harian Metro.
Ramli said those found guilty of forging marriage certificates should face consequences appropriate to their actions.
He made this remark in reference to a report about a businesswoman who fell victim to a fake marriage with a 'Datuk Seri'.
The woman, known only as Nor, 40, has one child and now finds herself at a loss over her future.
Commenting further, Ramli said those found guilty of forging marriage certificates must face consequences befitting their actions.
He urged that any document fraud or manipulation be reported immediately to the authorities to ensure justice is served.
He also encouraged victims or individuals involved in such cases to file a report so that the case could be investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code or other relevant laws.