Massive Medical Fraud Exposed in Damoh
A shocking case of alleged medical fraud has surfaced in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district, where police have arrested three individuals accused of posing as qualified doctors at “Sanjeevani Clinics” operating under the National Health Mission (NHM).
According to police officials, the accused were allegedly working with forged MBBS degrees, fake Medical Council registration certificates, and fabricated educational documents while treating patients at government health centres for nearly a year.
The revelation has triggered serious concerns within the Health Department and administrative authorities, raising questions about the verification process used in government healthcare appointments.
Earlier Arrest of Fake Cardiologist Intensified Probe
The latest arrests come after police earlier apprehended an individual identified as Dr. N John Cam, who allegedly forged a cardiology postgraduate degree and performed surgeries on patients in Damoh.
Following that case, authorities launched a deeper investigation into medical appointments at NHM-linked facilities, leading to the exposure of the wider fake doctor racket.
Forged Degrees Used to Secure Government Jobs
According to officials, the Kotwali Police Station received an investigation report from the office of the Chief Medical and Health Officer on May 16.
The report stated that two accused — one from Gwalior and another from Sehore — had submitted fake MBBS degrees and fraudulent Medical Council registration documents to secure employment at the Sanjeevani Clinic in Subhash Colony, Damoh.
During document verification, officials discovered multiple discrepancies and suspicious details, prompting police to register separate criminal cases against the accused.
Subsequent interrogation and verification reportedly confirmed that the documents submitted were forged.
Fake Doctors Treated Patients for Nearly a Year
Police investigations revealed that the accused had allegedly been working as doctors and providing treatment to unsuspecting patients for almost a year.
Officials described the matter as a grave threat to public safety, stating that the accused were directly involved in government healthcare services despite lacking valid medical qualifications.
Authorities warned that if the fraud had not been uncovered in time, the operation could have continued for much longer, potentially putting many more lives at risk.
Third Accused Arrested from Jabalpur
During questioning, the names of additional suspects reportedly surfaced, including another individual employed at a Sanjeevani facility in Jabalpur.
Acting swiftly, police detained the third accused, who is also suspected of using forged educational and medical registration documents to secure employment.
Investigators are now questioning all three accused to identify the source of the fake degrees and determine whether a larger organised network is involved.
Police Suspect State-Wide Fake Degree Racket
Officials believe the case may not be limited to just three individuals and suspect the existence of a broader network involved in preparing forged degrees, fake medical registrations, and facilitating appointments in government healthcare centres across Madhya Pradesh.
The case has raised serious concerns over the functioning and verification systems within government-run healthcare institutions.
Sections Invoked Against the Accused
The Kotwali Police Station has registered cases against the accused under Sections 318, 338, 336, and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Police officials stated that the investigation is ongoing and more major revelations are expected as authorities continue uncovering the alleged fake medical certification racket.
Questions Raised Over Healthcare Verification System
The incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for stricter verification of medical qualifications and recruitment procedures in government healthcare facilities.
With fake doctors allegedly treating patients in NHM-linked clinics, the case has sparked widespread concern regarding patient safety and administrative accountability in the public healthcare system.
