The Home Office is scrambling. A grubby scam has been uncovered. War-traumatised students, hoping for a fresh start, were lured to Finland.
They paid for college courses that didn't exist. Now, UK border force is tightening visa vetting. Sources say the racket involved agents in conflict zones.
They promised European education. Instead, victims found themselves stranded in Helsinki. No accommodation.
No classes. Just a cold, hard lesson. The National Crime Agency is investigating.
Whitehall insiders admit embarrassment. The system was gamed. Student visas were rubber-stamped.
Now, every application from certain regions faces extra scrutiny. The opposition is circling. Diane Abbott called it 'a scandal that shames the government'.
The Home Secretary is due to make a statement. Expect more leaks. The game is shifting.
