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An unauthorised provider of immigration services has been prosecuted and fined, after pleading guilty to providing unregulated immigration advice and services.

Ansar Ahmad, 28, is a member of the Institute of Paralegals and traded as Smart Legal Services at an address in Haydon Road, Wimbledon, southwest London.

At Westminster Magistrates’ Court, he pleaded guilty to four charges of providing unregulated immigration advice and services.

Ahmad was fined a total of £500 and ordered to pay prosecution costs of £500.

After the hearing, Deputy Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC), Dr Ian Leigh, said:

“The OISC is here to ensure that people seeking immigration advice are treated fairly by people they can trust.

“We have clear standards outlining what we expect in terms of the fitness and competence of regulated advisers. Mr Ahmad chose to operate outside the law.

“I hope that the outcome of this case sends a clear message to others who may be considering providing immigration advice, either act within the law or you will find yourself in court.”

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