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

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

Summary

Police arrested three people in London linked to a criminal group accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to win asylum. The group allegedly charged up to £4,500 for fake documents and staged photos to support false claims, mostly involving Bangladeshi men.

Key Facts

  • Three people were arrested in London for suspected fraud and immigration crimes related to fake asylum claims.
  • The accused group reportedly provided fake evidence, like letters and photos, to help migrants claim they were gay.
  • The group linked to these fake claims is called Apanjon, a Bangladeshi community LGBT organization.
  • More than 100 asylum cases connected to this network are being reviewed by the Home Office.
  • Some false claims using this fake evidence had already been approved for asylum.
  • Immigration judges found evidence from Apanjon in some cases to be unreliable or staged.
  • A BBC investigation revealed other advisers and groups also helped migrants create false gay asylum claims.
  • Fake medical reports and phony news websites were also used to support these fraudulent claims.
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