Tourists are buying fake COVID-19 test results on the black market to travel as airlines are now requiring proof of a negative coronavirus test before passengers can board a plane to certain countries.

Forged negative coronavirus tests have already been reported in France, Brazil and the UK.

However, it is unlikely that a high number of travellers would be able to use fake test results because protocols are becoming high tech, according to a report from The Washington Post.

“With global coronavirus cases rising, many countries are now requiring negative coronavirus test results for entry, but getting a test in time can be difficult for travellers,” reports The Washington Post.

A small industry of selling false-negative certificates is also cropping up with travellers reportedly ready to cough up $200 for the bogus documents.&nbsp;

Last month four tourists were arrested in Brazil for allegedly falsifying COVID-19 tests in an attempt to reach what some say is the world’s most beautiful beach.

Recently, Security officials of France busted alleged forgery ring that was selling fake test certificates at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport. According to the media reports, the group was asking $180 to $360 (150 to 300 euros) for the digital certificates of a negative result.

Health experts have also warned of a serious consequence if the evil is not nipped in the bid “Now, armed with such a fake report anyone can go for surgery at any hospital and if he or she happens to be Covid-19 positive, the outcome will be explosive, “said an expert.

(With inputs from agencies)

Tourists are buying fake COVID-19 test results on the black market to travel as airlines are now requiring proof of a negative coronavirus test before passengers can board a plane to certain countries.

Tourists are buying fake COVID-19 test results on the black market to travel as airlines are now requiring proof of a negative coronavirus test before passengers can board a plane to certain countries. Forged negative coronavirus tests have already been reported in France, Brazil and the UK. However, it is unlikely that a high number of travellers would be able to use fake test results because protocols are becoming high tech, according to a report from The Washington Post. “With global coronavirus cases rising, many countries are now requiring negative coronavirus test results for entry, but getting a test in time can be difficult for travellers,” reports The Washington Post. A small industry of selling false-negative certificates is also cropping up with travellers reportedly ready to cough up $200 for the bogus documents. Last month four tourists were arrested in Brazil for allegedly falsifying COVID-19 tests in an attempt to reach what some say is the world’s most beautiful beach. Recently, Security officials of France busted alleged forgery ring that was selling fake test certificates at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport. According to the media reports, the group was asking $180 to $360 (150 to 300 euros) for the digital certificates of a negative result. Health experts have also warned of a serious consequence if the evil is not nipped in the bid “Now, armed with such a fake report anyone can go for surgery at any hospital and if he or she happens to be Covid-19 positive, the outcome will be explosive, “said an expert. (With inputs from agencies)

Fake coronavirus negative certificates being sold on the black market to tourists

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Fake coronavirus negative certificates being sold on the black market to tourists