A London court convicted five Zimbabweans for defrauding Britain's National Health Service of more than 300,000 pounds through false refund claims. Edias Mazambani, 42, worked as a credit controller at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and processed fraudulent patient fund requests totaling 218,000 pounds while attempting to steal an additional 84,000 pounds. Finance staff detected irregular refund activity linked to his account credentials and alerted investigators, who discovered incriminating documents at his residence.
George Magaya, 48, admitted guilt to four money laundering charges on September 3. Jurors found Rosemary Magaya, 37, Michelle Tengende, 40, and Sinqobile Pasipanodya, 43, guilty of laundering stolen funds on October 14. Investigators traced the money through multiple bank accounts connected to Mazambani and the Magayas.
All defendants await sentencing in January 2026 at Southwark Crown Court. Authorities will pursue asset recovery under proceeds-of-crime legislation. Two convicted individuals held NHS positions when the scheme operated.
George Magaya, 48, admitted guilt to four money laundering charges on September 3. Jurors found Rosemary Magaya, 37, Michelle Tengende, 40, and Sinqobile Pasipanodya, 43, guilty of laundering stolen funds on October 14. Investigators traced the money through multiple bank accounts connected to Mazambani and the Magayas.
All defendants await sentencing in January 2026 at Southwark Crown Court. Authorities will pursue asset recovery under proceeds-of-crime legislation. Two convicted individuals held NHS positions when the scheme operated.
