DEVELOPING: Illicit Crime Network Exposed, Enabling Mass Illegal Labor in UK Mini-Marts

Breaking News: Illicit Crime Network Exposed in UK Mini-Marts A major investigation by the BBC has uncovered a large-scale crime network in the UK, enabling migrants to work illegally in mini-marts across the country. The network, linked to a Kurdish crime group, has been operating in over 100 mini-marts, barbershops, and car washes from Dundee to south Devon. The crime network uses fake company directors to obtain official paperwork, allowing them to operate businesses without being involved in their day-to-day management. Two undercover reporters, posing as asylum seekers, were told how easy it would be to take over and run a shop, selling illegal vapes and cigarettes. The Home Office has confirmed it will investigate the BBC's findings, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stating that "illegal working and linked organised criminality creates an incentive for people to come here illegally." A financial crime investigator believes the network may be even larger than initially thought. The BBC's investigation has sparked immediate concern, with authorities now working to determine the full extent of the crime network's operations. As the situation unfolds, we will provide updates on any new developments. This is a developing story, and we will continue to bring you updates as more information becomes available.