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Dentist's 'phantom patient' scam
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A dentist and his wife have admitted stealing more than £30,000 from the NHS by claiming money for so-called "phantom patients".
Newton Johnson, 52, and his wife Judith, 51, entered guilty pleas to 37 offences at Swansea Crown Court.
The couple, who ran a surgery in Llanelli, were bailed pending sentence.
Prosecutor Justin Gau said an application would be made under the Proceeds of Crime Act to confiscate a "substantial" amount of money.
The pair, who ran the practice from a premises in Inkerman Street, had been due to stand trial but entered guilty pleas.
Mr Johnson admitted 20 offences of theft totalling £37,555. His wife - the practice manager - pleaded guilty to 17 charges of theft amounting to £32,357.
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BBC NEWS | Wales | South West Wales | Dentist's 'phantom patient' scam
People like this really p*@s me off, its not like he will be short of a bob or two, dentists are well paid 
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