People with suspected links to serious or organised crime were among those approved as hosts under the scheme. In one stark example, a couple with a young child were sent to live with a convicted paedophile.
Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones raised serious concerns about safeguarding and screening of hosts, calling for a full investigation. The independent anti-slavery commissioner emphasized the need to prevent vulnerable Ukrainians from exploitation.
Council workers reported refugees forced to work for hosts or charged rent, with sponsors exploiting young, female Ukrainians for sexual gratification. Safeguarding concerns included child protection and connections to serious crime.
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