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Crime
Gujarat Doctor Stole Rs 1.5 Crore Over 8 Years in Fraud Case
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 10:43 AM
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A doctor from Gujarat is alleged to have defrauded a patient or institution of Rs 1.5 crore over an eight‑year period, prompting an investigation by authorities.
A Gujarat‑based physician is accused of siphoning off Rs 1.5 crore from a patient or medical institution over an eight‑year span.
The alleged fraud was uncovered during a routine audit of the doctor’s financial records, which revealed unexplained withdrawals and irregular billing.
Police have launched a formal probe, and the doctor has been placed under surveillance while the case is investigated.
The authorities have urged patients and medical establishments to report any suspicious transactions and have promised a swift legal response.
The alleged fraud was uncovered during a routine audit of the doctor’s financial records, which revealed unexplained withdrawals and irregular billing.
Police have launched a formal probe, and the doctor has been placed under surveillance while the case is investigated.
The authorities have urged patients and medical establishments to report any suspicious transactions and have promised a swift legal response.