Dhaka, April 17 -- The British government has launched an investigation after a BBC report alleged that some migrants, including from Bangladesh and Pakistan, were being coached to make false asylum claims in order to remain in the United Kingdom.

The London-based broadcaster uncovered evidence of individuals being advised to feign being gay or victims of domestic abuse to exploit the country's protection systems.

The UK Prime Minister's Office said on Friday that "robust safeguards" are in place to ensure all applications are rigorously and fairly assessed.

A spokesman for the prime minister said the Home Office and the Immigration Advice Authority are now working together to ensure that anyone found abusing the immigration system is ...