Dentist's 'phantom patient' scam

[Setarime]

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.

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

[Saurgrist]

Originally Posted by Setarime

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

Fully agree with you Setarime, they get paid plenty of money... do they really need to rip others off? People are just so greedy, and it's just plain ridiculous at times.

[TGLucario]

its all about money...at least he came clean about it ^_^

[Arwen]

They both deserve what they get no pity for them,they get paid enough

[Coppaforlife]

Money as the cliche goes "is the root of all evil"...