A former GP has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for carrying out a series of disturbing sexual assaults on vulnerable patients under the guise of medical examinations. Thomas Kwan, 31, exploited his position of trust to prey on women during consultations at NHS practices where he worked.
A Pattern of Predatory Behaviour
Kwan's crimes came to light after multiple victims came forward with similar accounts of inappropriate examinations. The court heard how the doctor used his medical authority to conduct unnecessary and invasive procedures, leaving patients feeling violated and traumatised.
Nationwide Investigation Uncovers Multiple Victims
Police investigations revealed Kwan had worked at various medical practices across England, raising concerns that there may be additional victims who haven't yet come forward. Detectives described his actions as a systematic abuse of power that represented the ultimate betrayal of patient trust.
Sentencing and Professional Consequences
In addition to his prison sentence, Kwan has been placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely and will be struck off the medical register, ending his medical career permanently. The judge described his actions as calculated and predatory, noting the profound impact on his victims' lives.
The case has prompted renewed calls for stronger safeguarding measures within healthcare settings and better monitoring of medical professionals moving between different NHS trusts.
