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Pakistani woman arrested in Parklands, Nairobi over fake work permit syndicate probe

A Pakistani woman who police and immigration officials say has been leading in printing fake work permits and giving them to unsuspecting foreigners has been arrested in Nairobi's Parklands area.

Malika Feroz Ali was arrested after being on the run for months following a crackdown by the officials on those behind a racket to issue the fake documents. Police say she was expected in court to face charges of obtaining a work permit by presenting forged documents. Many foreigners had linked the woman to the syndicate after they were found with such fake work permits.

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