A BBC investigation has uncovered a surprising story. A man convicted of people smuggling in France was found living in the UK. He was seeking asylum and working illegally. BBC reporters traced him to a small town in England. His name is Twana Jamal.
Jamal was sentenced to five years in prison in France in 2016. French officials called him one of the most successful smugglers they had caught. He was known as the godfather of French migrant camps. He reportedly earned up to £100,000 a week from smuggling people.
BBC reporters saw Jamal working and driving without a licence. He was apparently using a false name to hide his identity. This case has raised concerns about security checks at borders. People want to know how he could settle in the UK so easily.
The investigation also found 15 other convicted smugglers living in the UK. They were all using false identities. The government says it checks all asylum seekers carefully. However, this case shows that the system might have serious gaps.
