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Government directs security officers to hold identification documents for Airbnb visitors

The statement follows a surge in reported criminal activities in the country including cases of murder on platforms such as Airbnb

Private security officers have been instructed to record and temporarily withhold identification documents in accommodations, lodging, and hospitality establishments where they work.

The directive, which was communicated by the Private Security Regulatory Authority on Monday, follows a surge in reported criminal activities in the country including cases of murder on platforms such as Airbnb.

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