Iraqi man used fake names in bid to claim UK asylum in two decades of deceit
Manchester Crown Court heard.Also using the name Hawre Hasan Raza, he made passport and travel document applications, as well as an application to become a ‘naturalised citizen’.However, the authorities became aware of his fraudulent activities when the real Mr Raza from Iraq applied for a passport renewal.Karim, of Crumpsall, pleaded guilty to three offences of fraud by false representation, one offence of possession of a false identity document and one offence of seeking leave to remain in the UK by deceptive means.He was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment.Prosecutor Craig MacGregor told the court that on June 10 this year, a warrant was executed at Karim’s home.“Amongst other items seized were an Iraqi passport in the name of Hawre