UDI oppdaget 650 personer med dobbeltidentitet – NRK Norge – Nyhetsoversikt fra hele landet

03/06/2024

UDI discovered 650 aliases among asylum seekers using facial recognition technology
Many were allowed to stay in Norway, some for years, with children born in the country
Most aliases were from the years 2006-2012, with some dating back to the 90s
Somali nationals had the most aliases, followed by individuals from Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Philippines, and Sudan
Some Filipinos, Thais, and Vietnamese used false identities, especially in au pair programs
Most cases resulted in a review of residence permits or citizenship, but many were allowed to stay due to factors such as having children in Norway or facing risks in their home countries
UDI began using facial comparison technology in 2021 to prevent further cases of aliases
Previously, biometric identification was mainly done through fingerprints, but expanded use of biometrics has improved identity verification
UDI does not have data on how many individuals have been deported due to false identities uncovered through facial recognition technology.