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The Honourable Minister Department of Home Affairs Subject: Petition Requesting Investigation into Alleged ******* Sale of Immigration Documents Dear Minister, I would like to respectfully bring to your attention a matter of serious concern regarding alleged ******* immigration activities taking place in Cape Town. It has come to my attention that an individual named Mr. Tashriq Ahmed, who was previously associated with Ahmed & Associates in Cape Town, has allegedly been involved in the sale of *****ulent immigration documents. According to information circulating within the community, Mr. Ahmed was reportedly suspended from legal practice around November 2023 due to various ******** allegations. Despite this reported suspension, it is alleged that he continues to offer services related to immigration documentation. These alleged services reportedly include the sale of birth certificates, identification documents, and immigration permits to foreign nationals across different parts of South Africa. Such activities, if proven true, pose a serious threat to the integrity of South Africa’s immigration system and may encourage ******** practices affecting both immigrants and citizens. I respectfully request that the Department of Home Affairs conduct a thorough investigation into these allegations and take appropriate action should any wrongdoing be confirmed. This matter is of significant public interest, and addressing it would help protect the integrity of official documentation and prevent further exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Yours faithfully, Sameer Mirza
Subject Formal Complaint and Request for Investigation – Conduct of Suspended Attorney Tashriq Ahmed Dear Sir / Madam, I respectfully submit this report to bring to the attention of the Department of Home Affairs a matter involving the alleged exploitation and ************ of foreign nationals residing in the Republic of South Africa. It has been reported by several affected individuals that Mr Tashriq Ahmed, a suspended legal practitioner, allegedly represented himself as able to assist foreign nationals with legal and immigration-related matters. Based on these representations, payments were made to him by multiple individuals. However, it is alleged that the agreed services were not provided, resulting in financial loss and unresolved legal or immigration matters for the affected persons. Many of the individuals involved are foreign nationals who are particularly vulnerable due to their immigration status and limited access to legal resources. Some affected persons have further reported receiving phone calls from Mr Ahmed in which he allegedly attempted to intimidate or discourage them from opening cases or reporting the matter to the authorities. I understand that complaints and ******** cases have already been opened with the South African Police Service, and reports have been submitted to the relevant legal regulatory bodies. This report is submitted to the Department of Home Affairs due to the impact of these alleged actions on foreign nationals and the potential abuse of their trust and vulnerability. I respectfully request that the Department: - Take note of this report for record and monitoring purposes; - Consider investigating whether any immigration-related misconduct or misrepresentation has occurred; - Provide guidance on how affected foreign nationals may protect their legal status while these matters are under investigation. Supporting documentation, including proof of payment, communication records, and SAPS case numbers, can be provided upon request. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours faithfully, Sameer Mirza
Subject: Formal Complaint and Request for Investigation – Conduct of Suspended Attorney Tashriq Ahmed Dear Sir / Madam, I write to formally lodge a complaint and to request your urgent intervention regarding the conduct of Mr Tashriq Ahmed, a suspended attorney, whose actions have caused significant financial and emotional harm to several individuals, particularly foreign nationals residing in South Africa. It has been reported by multiple affected persons that Mr Ahmed accepted monies from clients under the representation that he would provide legal assistance. However, after receiving payment, the promised legal services were allegedly not rendered, and the funds were instead retained for personal use. As a result, numerous individuals have suffered financial losses and remain without the legal assistance they sought. I am aware that complaints and ******** cases have already been opened against Mr Ahmed and that matters have previously been reported to the Law Society due to allegations of misconduct and *******ion. Despite this, Mr Ahmed has allegedly continued to contact affected individuals directly and has reportedly threatened legal action against those who have opened cases or submitted complaints to relevant authorities. These actions have caused fear and ************ among vulnerable individuals who are simply attempting to live honestly and lawfully in the Republic of South Africa. Such conduct, if proven, undermines public trust in the legal profession and brings the administration of justice into disrepute. I respectfully request that the Legal Practice Council urgently: - Investigate the ongoing conduct of Mr Tashriq Ahmed; - Take appropriate steps to prevent further ************ or harassment of complainants; - Provide guidance to affected individuals on how they may safely pursue their complaints without fear of retaliation. Supporting documents, case numbers, proof of payment, and statements from affected persons can be made available upon request. Thank you for your attention to this serious matter. I trust that the appropriate authorities will act to protect the public and uphold the integrity of the legal profession. Yours faithfully, Sameer Mirza
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