EXCLUSIVE: UK Passport Scandal: Official Alleges £70 ‘Backend’ Charge, Appointment Slot Sales Under High Commissioner Dalhatu

News | Sahara Reporters | 08-09-2026 02:00pm |

An official has alleged that under the tenure of High Commissioner Dalhatu, there were illegal charges of £70 for 'backend' services and the sale of appointment slots at the UK passport intervention centres. The source claimed that the decision to accommodate more applicants than the agreed daily capacity led to congestion and difficulties for applicants. These allegations have raised concerns about the management of passport services. The UK High Commission has not yet responded to the claims.

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