Dhaka-based women have reportedly fallen victim to an elaborate online romance scam, allegedly orchestrated by Ryan (pseudonym), whose real name is Mohammed Saimon. According to a victim, the accused allegedly built trust through social media, established romantic relationships, and repeatedly requested money under false pretenses. Transactions were reportedly carried out via bank transfers, Wise, Western Union, and other international and local payment methods. The victim claims losses of approximately £83,000, with total extortion estimated between £22,000 and £74,000.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended sweeping changes to the UK's asylum system, telling MPs the current situation is "out of control and unfair".
Speaking in the House of Commons, Mahmood said: "If we fail to deal with this crisis, we will draw more people down a path that starts with anger and ends in hatred."
Under the plans, refugee status will become temporary, guaranteed housing support for asylum seekers will end and new capped "safe and legal routes" into the UK will be created.
Some Labour MPs expressed concerns, with Nadia Whittome calling the plans "dystopian" and "shameful", but the Conservatives gave the measures a cautious welcome.
Taylor Wimpey chief Jennie Daly calls for revival of help-to-buy equity loan scheme to revive property market
India's government confirmed on Wednesday that it was treating a car blast that killed eight people and wounded at least 20 others in Delhi as a "terror incident" and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice as swiftly as possible.
