A doctor, along with four others at a hospital in Palghar, has been arrested on Monday, April 27, for allegedly creating fake documents in the names of different medical facilities to claim insurance commissions, officials said on Monday.
As per news agency PTI, a team led by a medical officer from the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation conducted a raid on the hospital located in the Sadi Compound area in Nalasopara on April 24. The raid was executed following directives to inspect illegal sonography and abortion centres in Maharashtra.
Around 80 fabricated letterheads recovered during the raid
An official from the Achole police station, while briefing about the incident, said, “When the team reached the hospital, staff members initially gave evasive answers, claiming the facility was shut. However, a subsequent search of the premises led to the recovery of 70 to 80 fake letterheads and fabricated In-Patient Department papers belonging to various other hospitals,” as per PTI.
The official further added that a doctor there admitted to creating fake files in the names of different hospitals to claim insurance commissions, the official said.
Accused on the run
During the civic team`s inquiry, the accused fled with some documents, including sonography reports, as per the police.
However, the police later seized various items from the hospital, including a computer, printer, attendance registers, and some fake forms.
They also registered a case against the doctor, another man and two women under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for cheating and forgery.
Further probe was on into the case, the police said.
Mumbai teacher duped of Rs 11.22 lakh in fake MHADA flat deal
In a different case, a 32-year-old school teacher from Malwani has filed a police complaint after being allegedly defrauded of R11.22 lakh by a long-time friend and her family under the pretext of securing an MHADA flat through “special contacts.”
The alleged betrayal
The complainant, Ruksar Sheikh, states she had trusted the prime accused, Safina Sheikh, since their college days in 2013. In April 2024, Safina allegedly convinced Ruksar to invest in a home in Antop Hill or Wadala, claiming she could bypass the official MHADA lottery for a total cost of Rs 25-30 lakh.
The letter
On January 30, 2025, Safina allegedly handed over a “provisional offer letter” purportedly issued by MHADA. Suspicion arose when the complainant visited the MHADA office in Bandra with her brother-in-law, where the document’s authenticity was questioned. Police confirmed it was fake, an officer said. As the complainant sought updates or a refund, Safina allegedly began avoiding calls. Her mother, Sabira, and brother, Abdul Karim, initially assured completion but later allegedly warned Ruksar against contacting Safina.
(With inputs from PTI)
