YONG Jian Liang, of University of Guyana (UG) Road, East Coast Demerara, was yesterday fined $100,000 with the alternative of two years imprisonment for forgery.

The Chinese national pleaded guilty to having, on January 5, 2008, at Springlands, Corentyne, Berbice, forged an extension permit, purporting to be signed by Police Inspector Thomas of Central Immigration Office in Georgetown.

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson also ordered the defendant to be deported immediately.