The Government of the United Kingdom says its officials have arrested a woman who is suspected of helping at least 14 persons to sit the qualifying test for United Kingdom citizenship.
This was made known by the Home Office on Tuesday via its verified X handle @ukhomeoffice. It did not name the suspect.
The home office frowns at the crime, warning that it makes citizenship accessible to persons who might not be qualified for it and who may likely become a liability to the public in the long run.
The terse information provided on the issue states: “A woman has been arrested on suspicion of completing UK citizenship tests for at least 14 applicants.
‘She allegedly used disguises to pass herself off as the true applicants.
“These fraudsters lead to people wrongly being granted the right to remain, putting the public at risk.”
Experts say that in order to obtain UK citizenship, applicants typically need to:
Establish indefinite leave to remain in the UK (usually by living there for at least five years)
Meet residency requirements
Demonstrate good character
Pass the “Life in the UK” test
Prove the English language proficiency
Submit an application with supporting documents to the Home Office.
An applicant may also be eligible for citizenship through marriage to a UK citizen or if they’re born in the UK to British parents.