A Nigerian woman residing in the United Kingdom has faced legal repercussions after it was discovered that she worked at NHS hospitals using fraudulent identification, despite lacking formal medical credentials.
Oluwabunmu Adeleiyi, 30, was living in Cardiff with a student visa and served as a healthcare support worker at Neath Port Talbot Hospital and the Caswell Clinic located in Bridgend.
During proceedings at Cardiff Crown Court, it was revealed that Adeleiyi and two accomplices shared counterfeit identification cards, which they utilized to obtain shifts via employment agencies, unlawfully charging the NHS approximately £16,000 each month.
She admitted guilt to four counts of fraud through false representation.
The court imposed a 10-month prison sentence for each count, set to run concurrently. However, the sentence was suspended for a period of two years. Additionally, she is required to perform 100 hours of unpaid community service.
The fraudulent activities came to light when hospital personnel observed inconsistencies on her ID card following a night shift.
Subsequent investigations uncovered that Adeleiyi, who had not received training in patient restraint, accessed sensitive patient information and entered restricted wards.
Health officials informed the court that her actions could have resulted in "catastrophic" risks for patients.
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