Lao authorities vow to tackle fake land titles

Lao authorities have vowed to take further action to inspect and address fake land titles after discovering that some fraudsters have produced fake titles to guarantee and secure finance from informal financial sources.

Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr Sisavath Vithaxay warned the informal financial providers to be aware of the issue, suggesting the individual providers approach land management authorities to help inspect before releasing loans in order to ensure that the titles are the real ones.

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