Published 1 month ago • loading... • Updated 1 month ago

Second woman arrested over ‘wearing wigs to fake British citizen tests’

A 42-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly using wigs to take British citizenship tests for 12 applicants between 2022 and 2023, according to the Home Office.
This is the second arrest in two weeks related to fraudulent representation in immigration tests, following the arrest of Josephine Maurice, 61, on January 27.
During the raid, police seized wigs, luxury goods, and suspected false documents from the woman's home in Dartford, Kent.
Border Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle stated that those who violate UK immigration laws will be caught and face consequences.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

9 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

Metro News

Woman used 'wigs and disguises' to take immigration tests for others

The 42-year-old, who has not been named, is accused of giving applicants an ‘unfair advantage’ in their Life in the UK tests,

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

Read Full Article

Kent Online

Woman arrested after ‘taking citizen tests in various disguises’

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of fraudulently taking UK citizenship tests for 12 people while in disguise.

1 month ago·Kent, United Kingdom

Read Full Article

The Independent

Second woman arrested over ‘wearing wigs to fake British citizen tests’

Immigration officials also found a suspected illegal immigrant hiding under a bed during an arrest warrant for the 42-year-old

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

Read Full Article

BBC News

Kent: Woman wearing wigs for citizen tests arrested

The Home Office says the woman went to test centres in disguise while wearing wigs.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

Read Full Article

Sky News UK

Woman arrested on suspicion of using 'wigs and disguises' to take immigration test for others

It is alleged the woman completed the Life in the UK test at a number of centres across the UK, disguising herself and doctoring ID documents to evade detection from authorities.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

Read Full Article

Daily Mirror

Second woman 'wearing wigs to take British citizenship exam for others' arrested

Officers raided the woman’s home in Dartford, Kent and say they seized several wigs, 50 pairs of designer shoes, a number of watches and bags and suspected false documents

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year