Chaplain accused of UK immigration offences after marrying wife twice
September 29 2009 by Mark Johnstone
UK immigration scandal in England
A chaplain based in Keelby in the north of England has been suspended after it emerged that he faces UK immigration charges after marrying his wife twice.
Samuel Bisaso, who is originally from Uganda, worked at the port of Immingham as part of the Mission To Seafarers, which is run by the Anglican Church. A spokesperson for the charity says Bisaso has been suspended from his position.
Mr Bisaso and his 'wife', Proscovia Nakamya Bisaso, are due at Grimsby Crown Court on 16 October, accused under several immigration and bigamy charges.
The Chaplain is charged with signing a false declaration for procuring a marriage, as well as holding a false passport and obtaining a UK visa that allowed him to remain living in the UK claiming he was lawfully married on two occasions. His ‘wife’ has also been charged with bigamy as she is also accused of marrying another man.
The two are thought to have carried out the alleged crimes in order to gain visas that allowed them to live and work in the UK.
The couples were both arrested by UK Border Agency officials at their home in Keelby.
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