The Isle of Man Border Division says its work has led to the conviction of a British national for breaches of the island’s immigration laws.
Mohammed Enayet, 56, of Preston, was convicted last week (November 3) of two offences under section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971, as extended to the Isle of Man.
He falsely claimed that two migrants worked at his Isle of Man restaurant.
A spokesperson for the Border Division said: “Officers work to identify and investigate suspected unlawful activity and protect the integrity of the island’s immigration system.
“Those who seek to facilitate immigration offences should be in no doubt that they can expect to be investigated and, where appropriate, prosecuted.”
The Border Division said the offences related to facilitating the arrival of two individuals in the Isle of Man and their subsequent breach of immigration conditions by undertaking work contrary to the terms of their permission.
Enayet made misleading claims in documents submitted to support the other two’s visa and visa extension applications
The court fined him £7,500 for each offence and ordered him to pay £1,900 in costs.
Enayet was also given a five-year exclusion order, which means he cannot enter the Isle of Man for five years.
The two individuals at the centre of the case have subsequently left the Isle of Man.
The successful prosecution highlighted the work undertaken by the Isle of Man Immigration Service, said the Border Division spokesperson.
This included the identification and investigation of suspected abuses of the island’s immigration system and taking enforcement action where appropriate.
Commenting after the conclusion of the case, the Border Division spokesperson said it would continue to monitor compliance with immigration conditions and investigate suspected offences.
Where people do not have permission to remain in the island, action will be taken to secure their departure, the division pledged.