British Airways Supervisor Fugitive in India After £3M Visa Scam

A British Airways supervisor is on the run in India following his involvement in a £3 million visa fraud scheme, exploiting a loophole to facilitate unauthorized travel.

• A British Airways supervisor is accused of orchestrating a £3 million visa scam, helping clients travel without proper visas for a £25,000 fee.
• The scam involved exploiting a loophole that allowed passengers to fly to countries they had no permission to enter, often leading them to claim asylum upon arrival.
• The fugitive, a 24-year-old man, fled to India with his partner after being arrested and released on bail in the UK.
• Authorities in the UK are collaborating with Indian police to locate the suspect, who is believed to have purchased several properties in India.
• The full extent of the scam, which operated over a five-year period, remains unknown as investigations continue.

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