A Nigerian woman living in the United Kingdom, Oluwabunmu Adeleiyi, has been convicted after fraudulently working in NHS hospitals with forged identification, despite having no formal medical qualifications.
The 30-year-old Adeleiyi, who was residing in Cardiff on a student visa, secured roles as a healthcare support worker at Neath Port Talbot Hospital and the Caswell Clinic in Bridgend.
Cardiff Crown Court heard that Adeleiyi operated alongside two accomplices, sharing counterfeit ID cards to obtain shifts through employment agencies. The group reportedly billed the NHS about £16,000 monthly through the scheme.
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.
However, the sentence was suspended for two years, and she was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid community service.
The fraud was uncovered when hospital staff noticed inconsistencies on her identification card after a night shift.
Further investigations revealed that Adeleiyi had accessed confidential patient records, locked restricted wards, and attempted tasks such as patient restraint despite having no training.
Health officials warned the court that her actions could have placed patients at “catastrophic” risk.
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