Work undertaken by the Isle of Man Border Division has led to the conviction of a British national following an investigation into breaches of the Island’s immigration laws.
Mohammed Enayet, 56, of Preston, was convicted on 3 November 2026 of two offences under section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971, as extended to the Isle of Man.
The offences related to facilitating the arrival of two individuals in the Isle of Man and their subsequent breach of immigration conditions by undertaking work contrary to the terms of their permission.
The court fined the offender £7,500 for each offence and ordered him to pay £1,900 in costs. Enayet was also given a five-year exclusion order, which means he cannot enter the Isle of Man for five years.
The two individuals at the centre of the case have subsequently left the Isle of Man.
The successful prosecution highlights the work undertaken by the Isle of Man Immigration Service to identify and investigate suspected abuses of the Island’s immigration system and take enforcement action where appropriate.
A spokesperson for the Border Division said:
‘Officers work to identify and investigate suspected unlawful activity and protect the integrity of the Island’s immigration system. Those who seek to facilitate immigration offences should be in no doubt that they can expect to be investigated and, where appropriate, prosecuted.’
The Isle of Man Border Division will continue to monitor compliance with immigration conditions and investigate suspected offences. Where people do not have permission to remain in the Island, action will be taken to secure their departure. This work helps protect the Island’s borders and immigration system, while supporting legitimate routes for people to live and work in the Isle of Man.
