An undercover investigation by BBC reporters has uncovered a disturbing network in the UK where immigration advisers are allegedly charging migrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh thousands of pounds to falsely claim they are gay to secure asylum. The advisers provide comprehensive packages, costing up to £7,000 (approximately $8,700 USD), that include ready-made stories, fake evidence, and coaching sessions to help applicants navigate official scrutiny. The investigation revealed that personal testimonies and supporting documents can be manipulated, with advisers even suggesting that applicants attend LGBTQ+ events and have staged photographs taken to bolster their claims. This practice raises serious ethical concerns, particularly as same-sex relations remain illegal in both Pakistan and Bangladesh, leading many to argue that returning home would endanger their lives. However, during meetings with support groups, attendees admitted that many were not genuinely gay, with one man stating, “Nobody is gay here.” The findings come amidst a sharp rise in asylum applications from Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals, with Pakistan recording the highest number of claims based on sexual orientation in 2023.