Emmanuel Nbanga, 45, from Solihull in the midlands, was found guilty of fraud by abuse of position and fraudulent trading following a trial at Worcester Crown Court.

Nbanga was convicted alongside two others for their involvement, with Solomon Adeyemi, 57, from Birmingham, found guilty of fraudulent trading, and Remilekun Olusesi, 40, of Solihull, found guilty of money laundering.

All three had previously pleaded not guilty at a hearing at Worcester Crown Court on 19 July 2021.

Nbanga was employed as a materials management assistant at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.