Fake Medical Degree Scam Exposed in Gujarat: 14 Arrested, Including Mastermind
Surat: Gujarat Police have uncovered a shocking scam involving the sale of fake medical degrees, leading to the arrest of 14 individuals posing as doctors. The operation, orchestrated by the alleged mastermind Dr. Ramesh Gujarati, sold fake degrees for ₹70,000 each, even to individuals with minimal education, such as class 8 graduates.
The gang behind the scam operated under the guise of the “Board of Electro Homoeopathic Medicine (BEHM) Gujarat.” They fabricated a database of over 1,200 fake degrees, issuing certificates that falsely claimed affiliation with the Ayush Ministry and the Gujarat government. These degrees allowed buyers to illegally practice allopathy, homoeopathy, and Aarogya medicine.
Investigations began after police and revenue department officials received a tip-off about three individuals practicing allopathy with fake credentials. Raids on their clinics revealed forged certificates and led to the discovery of the larger network.
The accused exploited regulatory gaps in electro-homoeopathy in India to establish a fraudulent board. Initially, they trained individuals in prescribing electro-homoeopathic medicines. However, when this approach failed to attract enough interest, they began issuing fake degrees and certificates under the false claim of government approval.
The gang promised aspiring “doctors” that their degrees would enable them to practice without issues, issuing certificates within 15 days of payment. They also demanded renewal fees of ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 annually, threatening those who failed to comply.
The investigation revealed that two of the accused, Shobhit and Irfan, were also involved in financial embezzlement. Authorities have confiscated hundreds of fake certificates, applications, and stamps, and the fake website used for registrations has been shut down.
The arrests have sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about public health and the regulation of medical practices in India. Authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover the full extent of the scam.
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