Inam Akbari has a background in finance and law enforcement, having worked as the Deputy General Director of FinTRACA, the Unit responsible for safeguarding Afghanistan’s financial systems from money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes. He first experienced life as a refugee after fleeing Afghanistan in 1990, before returning to help rebuild the country.
Following the Taliban take over in 2021, he and his family were evacuated to the UK. They settled in Glasgow after a period in bridging hotels. Since arriving in Scotland, Inam has dedicated his life to helping fellow Afghans settle in their new communities, and access English language courses and employment opportunities. He hopes to use his skills and experience to contribute to the empowerment and integration of refugees in Scotland.