“If you go with the job, then it will cost £17,000, £18,000, £19,000,” she said. “Without job” meant the employer “has to run the payroll only”. She explained he would get paid, after taxes were paid by the employer to the UK govt, and then he would have to pay the salary back in cash but would not have to work. She said she took a £1,000 cut.She also offered to arrange a Global Talent visa for a fee of £32,000. We are investigating this illegal activity and it will not be tolerated.

Source: The Times January 13, 2026 19:15 UTC