An Albanian criminal who was deported from the UK twice has been flaunting his wealth on social media after sneaking back into the country. Dorian Puka, 29, posted videos showing wads of cash, expensive cars, and Rolex watches. The Home Office is now working to deport him for a third time.
Puka's Criminal History
Puka was first jailed in 2016 after attempting to break into a home in Twickenham. He served nine months in prison before being deported in 2017. However, he returned within a year and committed a series of burglaries. He was caught in Surbiton, South-west London, and sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail. He was then deported again in March 2020 but has since re-entered the UK.
Social Media Flaunting
According to the Daily Mail, Puka has spent the last 18 months displaying his wealth online. One video shows him feeding his dogs, Cobra and Mouse, with £20 and £50 notes. Other clips show him driving Ferraris and a £180,000 Lamborghini URUS V8. He has also posted images of expensive clothes, restaurant dinners, and Rolex watches.
Home Office Response
Despite his criminal record making him eligible for deportation, the Home Office has been unable to remove him because his asylum claim is still pending. A Home Office spokesman said: “This individual is a known foreign national offender, and we are doing everything in our power to ensure they are removed as soon as possible. While there are ongoing legal proceedings, we cannot comment further.” The spokesman added: “Nearly 10,000 foreign national offenders have been returned under this Government. We will continue to do everything we can to remove these criminals from our streets.”
New Legislation to Tighten Deportation
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is working to prevent foreign criminals from using human rights laws to block their removal. The newly introduced Immigration and Asylum Bill aims to introduce stricter measures to close legal loopholes and streamline deportations. The bill modifies Article 8 (the right to private and family life) of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and seeks to reduce criminals' ability to exploit family ties to remain in the UK.
