It is no secret that Im­­migration officers involved in illicit acti­vi­ties have been living extra­vagant lifestyles far beyond their official pay grades. They drive luxury vehicles, purchase expensive pro­perties, and travel ex­tensively around the world.

“These officers use their positions within the division to promote questionable immigration transactions, give preferential treatment, and find ways to sidestep standard procedures in exchange for financial incentives and other perks,” a police officer told the Sunday Express last week.

widespread: An Immigration racket stretching across all facets of the division has been un­covered.