A former British Airways supervisor is on the run in Bharat after allegedly participating in a £3 million immigration scam. The man worked at Heathrow Terminal 5, where it’s claimed he took bribes to allow Bharatiyas in London onto BA flights to Canada without proper visas. He allegedly accepted £25,000 per head over five years.
These individuals, upon reaching Canada, immediately sought asylum. The accused fled to Bharat with his partner, who also worked for BA, after being arrested in the UK on January 6. Both employees have been terminated by British Airways.
UK authorities are collaborating with Bharatiya officials to locate and extradite the fugitive pair to face charges in Britain. The man is believed to own multiple properties in Bharat, possibly funded by the proceeds of the illegal scheme.
According to sources, the scam facilitated travel to Canada, not the UK, as the individuals had valid documentation to be in the UK. Some had arrived on visitor visas with intentions to enter Canada, while others were asylum seekers in Britain fearing deportation if their claims were rejected.
The accused supervisor allegedly manipulated his position to ensure the individuals reached his check-in desk and boarded flights under his supervision. He claimed his bilingualism was advantageous in executing the scheme.
Canadian authorities became suspicious after observing a pattern of Bharatiyas arriving on BA flights from London and immediately seeking asylum upon arrival. This raised concerns about potential immigration fraud.
The case highlights the collaboration between international law enforcement agencies to combat immigration fraud and ensure accountability for those involved in illegal activities.
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