Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 15, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Politics
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

A BBC investigation reveals a shadow industry of law firms charging thousands of pounds to help migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK. Migrants whose visas are about to expire are given fake stories and fabricated evidence to support their asylum claims. The Home Office stated that anyone found exploiting the system will face consequences, including removal from the UK.

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