What sentence did NHS manager Alec Gandy receive for fraud?

Alec Gandy received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for fraud by abuse of position.

How did Alec Gandy steal money from the NHS trust?

Gandy created fake temporary worker accounts for friends and authorized payments into them, siphoning over £120,000.

What was the impact of the stolen funds from Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust?

The stolen funds could have significantly improved patient care, enough to cover the salaries of four nursing associates for a year.

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NHS Manager Jailed for Gambling-Fueled £120k Fraud

17 Jan

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Summary

Manager siphoned over £120,000 from NHS trust.
Fraud fueled by a gambling addiction was orchestrated over 16 months.
Stolen funds could have paid four nursing associates for a year.

NHS Manager Jailed for Gambling-Fueled £120k Fraud

An NHS manager responsible for a significant fraud has been sentenced to prison. Alec Gandy, a senior manager at Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust, orchestrated a scheme to divert over £123,000 by creating fictitious worker roles and authorising payments into these accounts. The investigation revealed that a substantial portion of these funds, exceeding £92,000, was used to feed Gandy's gambling addiction, with an additional £12,000 channeled into his own businesses over a 16-month period starting in August 2022.

The illicit activity was uncovered by the trust, prompting an investigation by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority after Gandy had departed from his position. A statement from the trust's director of finance highlighted the severe impact of the theft, noting the funds could have enhanced patient care by covering the annual salaries of four nursing associates. Gandy was sentenced to two-and-a-half years imprisonment at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday, having pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position.