India, April 18 -- An investigation by BBC has revealed claims that certain advisers and legal professionals in the United Kingdom are guiding migrants to present themselves as gay to improve their chances of obtaining asylum.

The report indicates that these networks offer paid "packages" that include fabricated personal narratives, staged photographs, supporting letters and, in some cases, medical documentation.

According to the findings, individuals from countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh are being encouraged to claim persecution based on sexual orientation, as same-sex relations remain illegal in these regions.

Migrants whose visas-such as work, study or tourist permits-are nearing expiry are reportedly advised to pursue asyl...