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First Deliveroo Worker Convicted in UK Immigration Crackdown

8/12/2025

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Abdullah Merez, a 23-year-old migrant, made headlines as the first person convicted for illegally working with Deliveroo, facing a fine equal to just two hours' wages. His arrest in Woking, Surrey, is part of a broader Home Office initiative targeting illegal employment, which has already led to nearly 300 asylum seekers being apprehended across the UK.

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Abdullah Merez, a 23-year-old migrant, made headlines as the first person convicted for illegally working with Deliveroo, facing a fine equal to just two hours' wages. His arrest in Woking, Surrey, is part of a broader Home Office initiative targeting illegal employment, which has already led to nearly 300 asylum seekers being apprehended across the UK.