UK man accused of huge Island immigration fraud

Wednesday, 19 June 2024 11:00

A West London man has appeared in court, accused of being part of an international organised crime group targeting the Manx immigration system.

24 year old Sagar Joon of Berwick Road in Hayes appeared before Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood.

He denies conspiring to breach immigration law charging up to £25,000 for forged letters offering jobs at Island nursing homes as well as fake entry certificates.

Mr Joon was arrested at Heathrow Airport on June 16.

He was remanded to the prison until he appears again on August 20.

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