BBC Headlines • April 16, 2026 05:00

Watch: Reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to remain in the UK

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Some migrants are being encouraged to fabricate abuse allegations in order to stay in the UK.

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05:00

A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.

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04:58

In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

16:39

It comes after the BBC revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK.

10:40

In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims.

07:43

The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.