NZAn immigration adviser named Qian Yu, also known as Heidi Castelucci, has been banned from practicing for five years due to fraudulent activities involving at least nine clients. The tribunal found she continued advising despite being suspended, committed 123 breaches of professional codes, and withheld $8000 from a client's student fees. The decision emphasized that her actions were akin to theft and showed a lack of respect for professional standards. Yu previously faced sanctions for running an immigration scam, including setting up a fake job through her husband's company. The tribunal noted her misconduct was prolonged, deliberate, and financially damaging, with her failing to take responsibility or make payments toward penalties. While Yu apologized and claimed she was overwhelmed, the tribunal expressed doubt about her ability to learn from her mistakes.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of professional misconduct by an immigration adviser without overtly partisan language. It reports on the tribunal's findings and the consequences of Yu's actions without taking a clear ideological stance. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the legal and倫
