The Home Office has launched an investigation into allegations that a solicitor offered to help a business owner avoid paying a £45,000 fine for employing an illegal worker. The solicitor, Mohammad Alias Yousaf, was secretly filmed by the BBC explaining how he could transfer the penalty into someone else's name.
Home Office investigates solicitor over £45,000 fine claim
UKPulse News DeskThe Home Office has launched an investigation into allegations that a solicitor offered to help a business owner avoid paying a £45,000 fine for employing an illegal worker.
- A solicitor was secretly filmed offering to make a £45,000 fine go away for a fee of £4,500
- The Home Office is investigating the allegations and will examine whether there has been a breach of immigration rules
Why this matters: The investigation highlights concerns about the effectiveness of immigration enforcement and the potential for fines to be ignored.
What this means for you: If you own a business, you may be affected by changes to the way fines are issued and collected.