Secret filming shows legal adviser helping man pose as gay to get asylum

A recent investigation by the BBC has uncovered that some immigration advisers are advising migrants to deceive the asylum system. The inquiry revealed instances where advisers are actively assisting individuals in falsely claiming to be gay as a strategy to secure asylum in the UK.

During the investigation, a BBC reporter, posing as a former student seeking to remain in the country, met with an adviser named Tanisa Khan. Khan offered to help by supplying fabricated evidence supporting the false assertion of being gay, in exchange for a fee. This evidence included items aimed at strengthening the asylum application, such as forged letters, photos, and medical documentation.

The broader undercover investigation has exposed how migrants, facing the expiration of their visas, are provided with false backstories and guided on how to assemble counterfeit proof. These migrants then submit asylum claims based on the fear of persecution due to their supposed sexual orientation, asserting they would be at risk if returned to countries like Pakistan or Bangladesh.

In light of these findings, the Home Office responded firmly, stating: “Anyone found trying to exploit the system will face the full force of the law, including removal from the UK.” This highlights the government’s stance on tackling fraudulent asylum claims and maintaining the integrity of the system

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