“Shortly after, Mr. Durmus paid a bribe to have his first name legally changed and then obtained a national identification card and a Turkish passport with this new name. Mr. Durmus’ wife and children later entered Canada and were permitted to file refugee claims. “The RPD found that even if it accepted Mr. Durmus’ version of events, his return to Turkey was voluntary. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“The minister alleged that a few days prior to leaving Canada, Mr. Durmus deposited counterfeit cheques at a Canadian bank. “The RPD decision dated September 14, 2023 is quashed and the matter is sent back to be redetermined by a different decision-maker,” Sadrehashemi said.

Source: National Post January 13, 2026 11:24 UTC