Katherine Toth successfully prosecutes insurance fraud case
Dr Sara Banuri was charged with fraud by false representation following a fraudulent insurance claim made to Allianz UK.
Dr Banuri claimed that a major component of laser equipment used at DK Dental Practice & Lab, where she worked, had been damaged beyond repair. She sought to recover £17,500 plus VAT and shipping costs. In support of her claim, Dr Banuri submitted a fabricated report and photographs that had previously been used in an earlier insurance claim.
The prosecution case was that Dr Banuri knew the insurance claim was untrue, she acted dishonestly, and she intended to make a financial gain or expose Allianz to a risk of financial loss. Following a three-day trial at Sailsbury Crown Court, the jury found Dr Banuri guilty.
Dr Banuri will be sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on 30 November 2026.
