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Crime
Fake health officials in Mandla extort Rs 20,000 from doctor, three arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 09:01 AM
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Mandla police uncovered a fake health officer scam, arresting three suspects after they extorted Rs 20,000 from a doctor by threatening to seal his clinic.
Police in Mandla district busted a ring of individuals posing as health officials who had been demanding money from local medical practitioners.
According to the police, the impostors threatened to seal the doctor's clinic unless a payment of Rs 20,000 was made. The doctor complied and handed over the cash.
The investigation led to the arrest of three suspects, who are now in custody and face charges of fraud and extortion. Authorities said they will verify the identities of all persons claiming official health positions.
The incident highlights the need for doctors to verify the credentials of any officials before making payments, and the police urged the public to report similar scams.
According to the police, the impostors threatened to seal the doctor's clinic unless a payment of Rs 20,000 was made. The doctor complied and handed over the cash.
The investigation led to the arrest of three suspects, who are now in custody and face charges of fraud and extortion. Authorities said they will verify the identities of all persons claiming official health positions.
The incident highlights the need for doctors to verify the credentials of any officials before making payments, and the police urged the public to report similar scams.