Josephine Maurice, 61, admitted to a fraudulent scheme where she took the Life in the UK Test on behalf of multiple applicants using various disguises, including wigs. Between June 2022 and August 2023, she attended multiple test centers while pretending to be others. This test is essential for anyone seeking indefinite leave to remain in the UK, consisting of 24 questions about British history and values. Maurice has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on May 20, 2024. Her motives appear to have been financially driven according to law enforcement.
Maurice, a 61-year-old woman from Enfield, admitted to using disguises to fraudulently take UK citizenship tests for 13 applicants between June 2022 and August 2023.
The Life in the UK Test is essential for obtaining indefinite leave to remain, consisting of 24 questions focusing on knowledge of British society, values, and history.
Home Office inspector Phillip Parr highlighted that Maurice meticulously orchestrated her fraudulent activities to avoid detection by choosing disguises and multiple test centers across the country.
Maurice's actions are believed to have been driven by financial gain, as suggested by law enforcement officials during the investigation into her fraudulent scheme.
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