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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eleanor Barlow

Bogus psychiatrist allowed to practise after abject failure of scrutiny – judge

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A judge has criticised the General Medical Council (GMC) for an “abject failure of scrutiny” after a bogus psychiatrist who submitted “clearly false documents” was able to practise for more than 20 years.

Zholia Alemi was jailed for seven years at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday for 20 fraud offences.

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