'Quite sophisticated' | Met Police employee forged sick notes to take 200 days off, court hears

An ex-Metropolitan Police employee has admitted using forged medical documents to secure nearly two years of unauthorised absence.

Natasha Fountain, 29, pleaded guilty to fraud by misrepresentation at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, appearing via video link. The court was told she submitted falsified sick notes to justify extended absences, resulting in approximately 200 days off work and costing the force close to £20,000.