Woman Used Wigs for Identity Fraud in UK Citizenship Test
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January 28, 2025 09:24
london, uk - A 61-year-old woman used wigs to impersonate immigrants in UK citizenship test fraud.
Identity Fraud with Wigs
A 61-year-old woman in North London used wigs to impersonate immigrants in UK citizenship tests, helping at least fourteen individuals obtain residency permits. She even disguised herself as a man multiple times to take the 'Life in the UK Test'. She was so convincingly disguised with makeup and matching hairstyles that she resembled the applicants. To avoid detection, she took the exams across the country and went unnoticed for a year. Police found a large number of wigs and fake documents in her house. The extent of her earnings from the scam remains unclear, according to The Telegraph, and she is currently in custody.
The 'Life in the UK Test' is a requirement for obtaining indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Participants must answer 24 questions in person to demonstrate their knowledge of British values, history, and society.