Bangladeshi trans woman accused over gay asylum seeker fraud

Bangladeshi trans woman accused of helping straight migrants pose as gay to enter UK

The UK Home Office has arrested Sajjad Miah over allegations that her group helped asylum seekers fake LGBT persecution claims. The case has sharpened scrutiny of how authorities distinguish genuine protection pleas from alleged abuse of the asylum system.

Bangladeshi trans woman accused over gay asylum seeker fraud

Sajjad Miah, 42, was granted asylum in the UK on the grounds of her sexuality in 2013. She was arrested this week on suspicion of fraud and immigration offences.

UK Police Arrest Bangladeshi Trans Woman Over Alleged Migrant Asylum Fraud

A transgender woman, who secured asylum in the United Kingdom by asserting she faced persecution due to her sexuality, has been detained under allegations of facilitating fraudulent asylum claims for other migrants. Sajjad Miah, aged 42, reportedly founded Apanjon, an organisation based in east London aimed at supporting LGBT individuals from Bangladesh. Home Office officers […]

UK Asylum Fraud Probe: LGBTQ Charity Founder Arrested Over Alleged £4,500 Fake Gay Evidence Scheme

A London-based LGBTQ community organisation is under investigation after its founder and two other people were arrested in connection with suspected fraud and immigration offences, amid allegations that asylum applicants were provided with fabricated evidence of their sexual orientation. Sajjad Miah, 42, founded Apanjon in east London after receiving asylum in the UK in 2013 […]