Convicted people smuggler reportedly seeking asylum in UK

A man convicted in France for people smuggling, described by authorities as "the godfather" of migrant camps, is reportedly residing in Leicestershire, UK. Twana Jamal, an Iraqi Kurd, received a five-year jail sentence in 2016, with French prosecutors noting him as one of the most successful smugglers ever apprehended. A BBC investigation indicates he is currently seeking asylum and is believed to be working illegally in the UK. French officials had previously lauded his capture as a significant success against organised crime networks facilitating illegal migration.

Sources: BBC News — World