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Man who posed as medical student at hospital fails to appear for sentencing

Man who posed as medical student at hospital fails to appear for sentencing
BBC News Thursday 05 November 2026, 11:59 UTC 1 min read
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Stephen Simpson was due to be sentenced after admitting carrying out the fraud at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Stephen Simpson was due to be sentenced after admitting carrying out the fraud at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Stephen Simpson (PERSON) Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ORG)
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