Man Used Nurse’s Identity to Work in Care Homes

Ashton Guramatunhu, 46, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for stealing a nurse’s identity to work in several care homes, earning approximately £172,920 between 2015 and 2019. His fraudulent activities were uncovered when the Nursing and Midwifery Council contacted the real nurse regarding his fitness to practice. Guramatunhu pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation, with authorities emphasizing the danger his actions posed to patients. The investigation involved multiple police forces, highlighting the severity of his crimes.

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