A Birmingham man has been convicted of providing false information to the Security Industry Authority (SIA) in an attempt to obtain a door supervisor licence, despite a history of criminality.
Alam Ahroon pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 13 May 2025 to knowingly submitting a false character reference during an appeal to overturn the SIA’s decision to refuse his licence application.
The fabricated reference was claimed to be from a local food bank. However, when the SIA launched an investigation, senior staff at the charity confirmed they had never met Mr Ahroon and had not supplied a reference.
The court ordered Mr Ahroon to pay:
- £80 fine
- £32 victim surcharge
- £500 in prosecution costs
Total penalty: £612
SIA Responds to Verdict
Dave McCall, Criminal Investigations Officer at the SIA, said:
“The SIA’s licensing regime is built on trust and truthfulness. In producing this false character reference, Alam Ahroon undermined those foundations and sought to put the public at risk. I’m pleased to see justice served.”
The case was prosecuted under Section 22 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001, which relates to knowingly making a false statement to the authority.
About the SIA
The Security Industry Authority is the UK’s statutory body responsible for regulating the private security industry, including door supervisors, under Home Office oversight. It ensures that all licensed operatives meet required standards and have no disqualifying criminal history.
Further information about SIA licensing and penalties can be found at: www.gov.uk/sia
