Providing immigration advice and help from his tiny office, Abdullah Azad appeared to be a pillar of the community.
But the 76-year-old grandfather was really a master forger and mastermind behind an 'industry' of bogus visas.
By using forged documents, stamps and official letters, Azad is estimated to have helped more than 15,000 immigrants remain illegally in the UK.

Abdullah Azad forged visas that were so good they even fooled the Home Office
Now he is behind bars after being jailed for five years for forgery and assisting unlawful immigration into the UK.
He was convicted of a similar offence eight years ago.
Shadow Immigration Minister Damian Green said the case highlighted problems with the immigration system.
He said: 'This is yet another sign of chaos in the immigration system.
'No one should be allowed to be a repeat offender in this way and this suggests that checks are still incredibly lax.'
Manchester Crown Court heard that Azad set up an office in Moss Side, Manchester, offering immigration services.
Many of his clients had entered Britain legally on work permits or student visas and believed he would help them stay in the country through legal means.
But Azad used forged documents including bogus Home Office stamps and letters, as well as fake college stamps, letters and national insurance cards.
Sandip Patel, prosecuting, said those provided with forged documents by Azad 'had access to numerous privileges, state benefits, employment and unfettered continuous residence'.
He said: 'Mr Azad forged Home Office stamps and paperwork and they were thereafter accepted by the authorities as genuine.'
Many of those he helped have now disappeared.


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