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Home Office Raids Gang Accused of Fake Gay Asylum Claims
The Home Office conducted a raid on a gang accused of helping migrants fabricate gay identities to secure asylum, arresting three individuals. The operation follows an April BBC investigation revealing law firms and advisers were involved in the scheme.
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BBC News
The arrests come after a BBC investigation in April revealed that law firms and advisers were helping migrants pose as gay in an effort to get asylum.
2026-10-06 19:01 UTC
BBC News
Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence.
2026-10-06 19:25 UTC