People smuggler convicted in France now seeking asylum in UK, BBC discovers
Summary
A man named Twana Jamal, convicted in France for running people smuggling operations, is now living in the UK and seeking asylum while working illegally. UK authorities struggle to verify criminal records from some countries, allowing convicted smugglers like Jamal to enter and live in the country under false names.Key Facts
- Twana Jamal was sentenced to five years in jail in France in 2016 for people smuggling.
- He was described as a top smuggler who earned up to £100,000 a week helping migrants cross the Channel.
- Jamal used many fake names and was nicknamed "Pasha" in the French migrant camps.
- He was found guilty but later entered the UK where he applied for asylum.
- UK border officials say it is harder to check criminal records after Brexit.
- European police say 15 convicted people smugglers are believed to live in the UK using false identities.
- Jamal lives in Leicestershire and was seen working illegally and driving without a license.
- He is linked to Kurdish gangs known for controlling cross-channel smuggling routes.
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