"One law firm charged up to 7,000 to bring a fabricated asylum claim and promised that the chance of refusal by the Home Office was 'very low'."
"Fake asylum seekers visited GPs pretending to be depressed in order to get medical evidence to bolster their cases, with one even lying about being HIV positive."
"One immigration adviser boasted that she had spent more than 17 years helping migrants fabricate their asylum claims."
An undercover investigation reveals a network of law firms and advisers charging migrants to create false asylum claims based on fabricated sexual orientation. Migrants, often with expired visas, are coached on how to present fake evidence, including letters and medical reports, to claim asylum due to fear of persecution in their home countries. The Home Office warns that those exploiting the system will face legal consequences. The investigation highlights the systematic abuse of the asylum process by legal advisers seeking financial gain.
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