Seven illegal immigrants who were found using fake identity cards on Sept 30, were sentenced between 12 months and three years jail by the Magistrate's Court in Johor Baru.

The seven who pleaded guilty, were handed the sentences by magistrates Mohd Azlan Shah Mohd Alias and Salina Omar at two separate courts today.

The seven accused comprised four men and a woman from Southern Philippines plus a man and woman from Indonesia.

The seven were identified as Junaid Kasim, 22; Julman Anjam, 22; Abdul Rajim Abdul Karim, 38; Atikah Sri Pujianti Bambang Dwi Pujantoro, 30; Ramlah Apasah, 56; Timha Mohd Nasir, 22 and Jamil Yunus, 22.

- Bernama