Fake Psychiatrist Zholia Alemi Who Forged Medical Degree Jailed

In a shocking case of medical fraud, Zholia Alemi, who faked a medical degree certificate, has been jailed for seven years. Alemi had worked as a consultant clinical psychiatrist for over two decades in various locations across the UK, despite never having completed her medical degree. She had even been granted the power to detain mental health patients against their will. The case has raised serious questions about the General Medical Council’s (GMC) registration process and the need for stricter background checks on medical professionals. Several of Alemi’s victims have been successfully represented by Jones Whyte, highlighting the importance of seeking legal advice from experienced clinical negligence lawyers.

During the trial at Manchester Crown Court, the jury heard that Zholia Alemi had forged a medical degree certificate and a letter of verification, with the word “verify” misspelled, to convince the General Medical Council (GMC) that she was a qualified doctor. The documents were submitted to the GMC in 1995, and despite their obvious flaws, Alemi was registered as a doctor and granted the power to detain mental health patients against their will.

The court heard that Alemi had worked in numerous clinical psychiatry roles in the UK, earning up to £1.3 million in wages fraudulently. She had also been granted privileges that allowed her to prescribe medication, which put her patients’ lives at risk.

Alemi denied 20 offences, including forgery, but was found guilty by the jury of 13 counts of fraud, three of obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception, two of forgery, and two of using a false instrument.

At the sentencing hearing, Judge Hilary Manley called for an inquiry to be held into how the GMC had registered Alemi as a doctor, despite her clearly fraudulent documents.

The prosecution argued that Alemi’s crimes were likely to have led to a loss of confidence in the NHS, and that many vulnerable patients had been put at risk by being treated by an unqualified doctor.

The success of Alemi’s fraudulent practice for over two decades highlights the importance of thorough background checks and ongoing monitoring of medical professionals. If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical negligence, it is crucial to seek legal advice from experienced clinical negligence lawyers. Jones Whyte’s clinical negligence team can provide expert legal advice and representation to help you obtain compensation for your losses.

Jones Whyte, has successfully represented several victims of Zholia Alemi’s fraudulent medical practice. Alemi had the power to detain mental health patients against their will, which means that the impact of her crimes extended far beyond financial loss.

The victims of Alemi’s fraud were left deeply traumatized, and Jones Whyte’s clinical negligence team worked tirelessly to ensure they received compensation for the harm they endured. The firm’s success in these cases was a testament to our expertise and dedication to win our clients the compensation they deserve.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical negligence, Jones Whyte’s clinical negligence team can help you seek the compensation you deserve. Our team of experienced lawyers understands the complexities of medical malpractice cases and will work tirelessly to ensure that you receive justice.