A woman who has suffered with
ill-health since her birth dishonestly obtained treatment from Harley
Street specialists and other health providers by lying she had
private medical insurance.Ruthie Zangi, 38, of Kingsway, North Finchley was born one month premature and amongst other ailments has scoliosis, a debilitating spinal condition.
Despite this she has made a name for herself by leading an active lifestyle, particularly on the tennis courts.
At Isleworth Crown Court she was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment, suspended for two years and was ordered to complete 50 hours community service work.
USA-born Zangi has undergone speech-therapy and assistance in learning to walk and after her family moved to the UK from Israel.
She attended the former Jewish Free School and Barnet College.
She was originally charged with nine counts of fraud by false representation between August 30, 2012 and January 13, last year.
The health providers included in the original charges are Harley Street ENT Clinic; Harley Street Diagnostics; The Doctor's Laboratory; BMI Healthcare; United Open MRI; The BUPA Cromwell Hospital; The Parkside Hospital and The London Cardiovascular Clinic.
The sums involved are £2,463; £570; £190; £1,202; £1,338; £875; £440 and £775.
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