I mmigration Fraud Related Offences

It is crucial to take legal advice as soon as possible if there is a possibility an investigation will be launched, or allegations have been made concerning immigration fraud related offences.

We advise on all criminal offence involving immigration fraud and illegal entry to the UK including:

• Bogus colleges and degrees
• Child sex exploitation
• Employment fraud
• Forced marriage
• Forged documents
• Identity fraud
• Modern slavery
• People trafficking
• Sham marriages and civil partnerships
• Sponsorship fraud
• Student visa fraud
• Visa and passport fraud
• Working illegally in the UK

Investigations into immigration fraud related offences are ever expanding usually facilitated by the global population now having access to the internet and technology.

Allegations or charges involving immigration fraud often involve proving that an individual or group of individuals acted dishonestly which can be complex.

We represent, providing advice and assistance, in all types of immigration fraud related allegations at any stage of an investigation and/or prosecution.

Investigations into immigration fraud related offences can be long and protracted; and in some cases years can pass before a decision is made as to whether the case proceeds to court. These investigations are extremely thoroughly investigated and can cause immense disruption to a business, and individuals, who are the subject matter of those investigations. These investigations may cause irreparable damage to reputations.

Quite often, immigration fraud related investigations can be complex and cross different jurisdictions.

Belgravia Solicitors can advise you and liaise with authorities which may be involved in a immigration fraud related investigation, including the following:

• The Police Service (including the City of London Police)
• UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency)
• Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)
• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
• Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
• HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
• National Crime Agency (NCA)
• Serious Fraud Office (SFO)

At Belgravia Solicitors we robustly challenge the evidence presented, where necessary challenging the procedures undertaken to obtain the evidence, challenge the admissibility of the evidence and ensure the evidence, a immigration fraud related investigation case is built upon, is not misinterpreted and fight your corner to give you the best chance of achieving the result you want from your case.

We will always ensure that the evidence is properly considered and will instruct appropriate experts on your behalf when evidence needs to be obtained, challenged, further examined, or excluded.

If you, your business / company, a family member / relative, or a friend are accused of an immigration fraud related offence, it is important to seek legal advice. Discussing your case with a specialist lawyer who understands immigration fraud related offences at an early stage is essential to help understand what can be done to prepare a proper defence. We can be contacted on 03330 16 96 16 or on email: mail@belgraviasolicitors.co.uk