“The bank warned me, the police warned me, my family and friends warned me. But I didn’t listen. I was blinded by love. He doesn’t deserve a UK visa with the way he treated me. I’m worried he might do the same to someone else.” Bank statements seen by our reporter show retired legal secretary Iris sent Mohamed transfers totalling more than £25,000 after he came to the UK in 2021. After finally breaking up in the wake of months of arguing, she has now asked the Home Office to reject his application to extend his spousal visa. Iris added:
