Woman Used Wigs to Take UK Citizenship Tests for Others, Arrested

A woman got arrested for fraud with citizenship tests. The Home Office announced the arrest. She is 42, but her name is not public. She used wigs and disguises to help people cheat on UK tests. These “Life in the UK” tests check British knowledge, which people need for citizenship.

The woman took at least twelve tests. She traveled all over the UK to different test centers. She changed her appearance and faked IDs. This helped her avoid getting caught. Officials raided a Dartford, Kent, address, and arrested here there Friday morning.

Officers found another woman hidden under a bed. They also seized fake documents and discovered luxury goods like handbags. These goods likely came from illegal funds. Both women are still in custody as police investigate.

This follows another similar arrest last week. That woman, Josephine Maurice, 61, also used disguises for tests and faces fraud charges. She also had false documents and remains in custody.

The Home Office worries about test fraud because it wrongly grants stays in the UK. It skips proper checks, risking public safety.

Dame Angela Eagle discussed Border Security, describing it as a response to organized crime. Chris Foster leads Criminal and Financial Investigation. He spoke on the operation’s dedication and pledged zero tolerance for immigration fraud. He added anyone benefiting from the fraud will face consequences. He said she cheated the system through extreme means. He affirmed commitment to tackling immigration fraud and crime to ensure secure borders and an honest system.