CANBERRA, July 22 -- Australian authorities have reportedly said its investigators assess each allegation of the use of its fake passports, following revelations that fugitive broker Low Taek Jho is using one.

Its Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, however, did not elaborate on such an investigation on the man known as Jho Low, or whether it is currently investigating the matter.

"The Australian Passport Office specialist investigators and intelligence officers assess every allegation of fraudulent use of Australian passports," a spokesman was quoted saying by Sydney-based public broadcaster ABC.

"The use of a false Australian passport is an offence under Australian passport legislation, which can attract a maximum of 10 years' i...