Local Chippy Owner Horrified After Illegal Migrant Fraudster Costs Him a 'Devastating' £40,000

Local chippy owner horrified after illegal migrant fraudster costs him a 'devastating' £40,000

A fish and chip shop owner has been given a "devastating" £40,000 fine by the Home Office after a hiring a man who allegedly forged his identity.In March, Home Office immigration officers raided Big Fry Fish and Chips in Egham, Surrey, taking away one man who was employed by the shop and leaving staff "terrified".Officers took away the man as he allegedly did not have the right to work in the UK.When he was hired in early 2023, the man provided …

Chippie owner hit with ‘devastating’ £40,000 fine for alleged illegal hire amid crackdown

A Surrey fish and chip shop owner has been hit with a £40,000 fine by the Home Office for hiring a man who allegedly forged his identity—despite the business following standard hiring processes and paying the employee through HMRC’s PAYE system. Mark Sullivan, who runs Big Fry Fish & Chips in Egham, described the penalty as “devastating” and warned it could spell the end for his small business. The case has fuelled growing calls from business gr…