Alerts

Warning: Emails from 'Solomon Mugure' falsely claiming to be from The Co-Operative Group

19 May 2026

Documents have been sent from 'Solomon Mugure' falsely claiming to be from The Co-Operative Group in relation to a supposed immigration matter.

What is the scam?

The SRA has seen documents which have been sent from 'Solomon Murgure' regarding an immigration matter.

The individual named 'Solomon Mugure' falsely represented themselves as a qualified solicitor and immigration adviser, using the name "Co‑op Legal," along with a genuine address associated with The Co‑operative Group (see details below).

We have seen that this individual has provided false licence numbers, fake employment credentials, and counterfeit UKVI related documents, including a Certificate of Sponsorship and visa updates.

The correspondence seen by the SRA uses the following email address 'solomonmugure@proton.me' and telephone number '+44 7537 166 167'.

Any business or transaction through the above email address or telephone number is not undertaken by a firm or solicitor authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA does not regulate The Co-Operative Group, but we do regulate the solicitors who work there. The Co-Operative Group are based at 1 Angel Square, Manchester, M60 0AG.

The above address is also associated with an SRA regulated firm Co-Operative Legal Services Limited (SRA ID 567391).

The SRA does not register or regulate a solicitor named Solomon Mugure.

What should I do?

When a firm's or individual's identity has been copied exactly (or cloned), due diligence is necessary. If you receive correspondence claiming to be from the above firm(s) or individual(s), or information of a similar nature to that described, you should conduct your own due diligence by checking the authenticity of the correspondence by contacting the law firm directly by reliable and established means. You can contact the SRA to find out if individuals or firms are regulated and authorised by the SRA and verify an individual's or firm's practising details. Other verification methods, such as checking public records (e.g. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.