Fake doctor who worked in NHS for 20 years found guilty of fraud

Zholia Alemi practised as psychiatrist without necessary qualifications after forging medical degree certificate

A fraudulent doctor who worked in the NHS for 20 years has been convicted of a deliberate and wicked deception" after forging a medical degree certificate and practising as a psychiatrist without the necessary qualifications.

Zholia Alemi, who is believed to be 60, worked in hospitals across England, Wales and Scotland and received income and benefits of more than 1m across her career, Manchester crown court heard.