Migrants told by legal advisers to pose as gay in order to get asylum and avoid deportation
Immigration,World,United Kingdom,Asylum Seekers,Migrants,Pakistan,Bangladesh,Fraud,Europe
From the Right
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Lean Right
A network of immigration law firms and advisers has been accused of earning thousands of pounds to assist migrants in fabricating false asylum applications by claiming to be homosexual, an undercover investigation has revealed.
Individuals whose visas are approaching expiration are being coached to adopt invented backstories and guided on obtaining forged documentation, including supporting correspondence, photographs and medical records.
Check for Bias
The AI-powered AllSides Bias Checker instantly reveals the bias of a news article. Tap the button to use.
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
CBS, Trump Admin Offer Competing Accounts of Texas Man's Deportation
October 26th, 2026
Headline Roundup
Ilhan Omar Addresses Federal Raid and Questions About Ex-Husband in Interview
October 22nd, 2026
Story of the Week
The Ilhan Omar Investigation
AllSides Staff
October 15th, 2026
Recommended Reading
Is the American Dream Still Alive?
Guest Writer
October 14th, 2026