UK turns to criticised but powerful China-style technology to hunt visa overstayers as Nigerians, Indians and South Africans face tougher checks

Business Insider AfricaAwogbemila Temitope · 6 November 2026 at 07:48

The UK is preparing to expand its use of live facial recognition technology to hunt visa overstayers and identify people who have breached immigration conditions, potentially deploying cameras at transport hubs, ports and major public events. The plans could bring Nigerians, Indians, Pakistanis…

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