Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
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Ms Pantea Modiri, 41, of Arrabella Drive, Putney, London, today pleaded guilty to one charge of providing unregulated immigration advice and services at Westminster Magistrates Court.
She was sentenced to a 1,200 fine, compensation in the sum of 1,125 and ordered to pay costs of 991, in addition to a victim surcharge of 120.
Ms Modiri is a prominent figure within the Persian community and has appeared regularly as a community TV presenter. She operated under 2 business names, Coronation Law LLP and Modiri & Co, advertising in a Persian community publication and a company website.
Speaking about the decision, the Deputy Immigration Services Commissioner, Dr Ian Leigh said:
We have clear standards outlining what we expect in terms of the fitness and competence of regulated advisers.
Ms Modiri chose to operate outside the law. I am delighted with the outcome of this case, and I hope this sends a clear message to other people considering providing immigration advice - either act within the law or you will find yourself in court.