Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The Malaysian Immigration Department has arrested 22 Bangladeshi nationals in separate raids over allegations of misrepresenting their identities.

According to the country's media reports, 12 of them were arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, or KLIA, as they attempted to enter the country, posing as trainees of the Malaysian Fisheries Academy.

The other 10 were arrested in parts of Kuala Lumpur, accused of falsely identifying themselves as doctors without possessing any valid medical certification.

The Malaysia's English-language daily The Star, citing KLIA Immigration Department Director Ibrahim Mohd Yusof, said the 12 men were previously seen wearing uniforms.

Yusof said: "Initial investigations found th...