Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum

UK immigration enforcement officers carried out a raid and made three arrests linked to a suspected criminal network believed to be behind dozens of fake asylum claims made by people pretending to be gay. The video follows a earlier BBC investigation which reported that law firms and advisers were helping migrants pose as gay in order to obtain asylum. The targets of the Home Office operation are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence, including staged photographs and fake documents.

• Three people arrested by UK immigration enforcement
• Network suspected of being behind dozens of fake asylum claims
• Accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence
• Follows an earlier BBC investigation into the practice

UK immigration enforcement have made arrests in connection with a suspected criminal network believed to be behind dozens of fake asylum claims from people pretending to be gay. It follows a BBC investigation earlier this year, which revealed that law firms and advisers were helping migrants pose as gay in an effort to get asylum. Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers this morning are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence, including staged photographs and fake documents. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #UK #Asylum #BBCNews