Failed asylum seekers working illegally

The restaurant was targeted in an intelligence led operation. Five officers were involved in the successful illegal working operation which could see the employer now face a fine of up to £20,000.

Workers inside the restaurant were questioned and their documents checked to see if they were entitled to work in the UK. Officers found two Iranian men, both failed asylum seekers working there illegally.
Both men were removed from the premises and put on report ,the possible outcome is that they be removed from the country.

The employer was served with a notice of potential liability (NOPL) in relation to the two
illegal workers. The employer has 28 days to provide evidence that the correct right-to-work checks were carried out or face a fine of up to £10,000 per illegal worker.

A regional operations director, UK Border Agency, North East, Yorkshire
and the Humber, said:
'Illegal working has a serious impact on communities, taking jobs from those who are genuinely allowed to work and we are taking firm action to tackle employers who flout the rules.
'We are happy to work with businesses to ensure they know what checks have to be done on staff, but those who do break the law will face action.'