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Twana Jamal
PersonConvicted people smuggler Twana Jamal reportedly living in UK, seeking asylum.
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Twana Jamal, once dubbed "the godfather" of migrant camps in Calais, is reportedly living in Leicestershire, UK. A BBC investigation revealed that Jamal, who was convicted in France in 2016 and received a five-year jail sentence for people smuggling, is believed to have changed his name and is working illegally while seeking asylum in Britain. French authorities had described him as one of the most successful people smugglers ever apprehended. The news has prompted calls from the Conservative party for his arrest and deportation. Jamal, identified as an Iraqi Kurd, is now the subject of scrutiny regarding his presence and activities within the UK.
Last updated: July 3, 2026
