Healthcare boss ‘paid £23,000 into his own pocket’

The acting CEO of a healthcare worker agency transferred money meant for NHS staff into his own bank account for six years, a court heard. Joaquim Rivera, 38, allegedly diverted 18 payments worth over £23,000 into his own coffers between 15 November 2013 and 5 September 2019. Rivera worked for Capital Staffing Ltd, who provide nursery, midwifery and care staff to the NHS and private healthcare services. He was promoted to CEO of the company in 2016 when his boss…