- A Nigerian woman living in the UK has been convicted of using a fake ID to work at an NHS hospital without medical training.
- She defrauded thousands of pounds a month and was sentenced to probation and community service.
Nigerian woman Oluwabunmu Adeleiyi has been convicted in the UK of fraudulently working at an NHS hospital using false identification without formal medical training.
The 30-year-old, who lives in Cardiff on a student visa, worked as a healthcare support worker at Neath Port Talbot Hospital and Carswell Clinic in Bridgend. Cardiff Crown Court heard Aderei obtained hospital shifts using a fake ID through an employment agency.
The court heard Adreyi and two accomplices shared forged identity documents and used them on multiple occasions to gain employment, charging the NHS around £16,000 a month.
She pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by false representation.
The court sentenced her to 10 months’ imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently. But she was suspended for two years and ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid community service.
The fraud was revealed after hospital staff discovered irregularities on her identity card at the end of a night shift. Further investigation revealed that Aderei had no training in restraining patients, had access to confidential patient records and locked restricted hospital wards.
Health officials told the court her actions could have posed a “catastrophic” risk to patients.
In other news…Kikelomo Abati, wife of veteran journalist Dr Ruben Abati, recently opened up about her past relationship experiences, revealing that she went through two divorces before finding contentment in her current marriage.
In an interview with The Morayo Show, Mrs. Abati opened up about the challenges she faced in her previous marriages and the valuable lessons they taught her.
She shared that her first marriage ended after a shocking discovery: She found out her husband was gay, something he had hidden until they got married. “For a twice-divorced woman, I unknowingly married a gay man for the first time. Let me get this off my chest,” she said. Her disclosure sparked widespread discussion online, with many expressing sympathy for the emotional pain she has endured.
She explained that her second marriage was also fraught with difficulties. Mrs Abati described her ex-husband as abusive and unfaithful, calling him “the biggest playboy and abuser”. She said a combination of betrayal and abuse ultimately led to the breakdown of the marriage.
Despite the difficulties, she stressed that she did not regret the relationship. In fact, she considers these experiences to be so valuable because they have brought her and her children the greatest blessings of their lives.
