Gujarat Police bust Fake Medical Degree Racket, 14 Arrested

Gujarat Police have dismantled a fake medical degree racket operating in Surat, arresting 14 individuals, including 10 fake doctors. The racket, which sold counterfeit medical degrees, has exposed a serious threat to public health and safety.

The accused were found issuing fraudulent Bachelor of Electro-Homeopathy Medicine and Surgery (BEMS) degrees for Rs 70,000. Shockingly, many of the degree holders had no prior medical education, with some having completed only their 10th-grade schooling.

The operation was orchestrated by three main culprits: Rasesh Gujarathi, BK Rawat, and Irfan Saiyed. Together, they issued nearly 1,500 fake medical degrees, allowing unqualified individuals to pose as doctors. This widespread fraud enabled these fake doctors to run clinics and prescribe treatments, endangering countless lives.

Raids conducted by the police at clinics operated by the accused revealed significant evidence, including large quantities of allopathic and homeopathic medicines, injections, syrup bottles, and forged certificates. The discovery underscores the alarming scale at which the racket was operating.

The police have arrested 14 individuals connected to the scam, including the masterminds and fake doctors. Authorities are now investigating the full extent of the racket, aiming to identify additional suspects and trace the recipients of the fake degrees. In response to the revelations, the Gujarat Health Department has been alerted to take strict action against fake doctors and their clinics. Health officials are also working to ensure such malpractices are detected and curbed in the future.

The police have issued an advisory urging the public to remain cautious and verify the credentials of medical professionals before seeking treatment. Citizens are encouraged to check for licenses and certifications from recognized medical boards to avoid falling victim to fraudulent practitioners.

The exposure of this racket highlights serious gaps in the oversight of healthcare providers. It calls for stricter regulations and better mechanisms to verify the credentials of medical professionals. As investigations continue, the authorities aim to bring all culprits to justice and prevent similar scams from jeopardizing public health in the future. This case serves as a reminder of the critical importance of vigilance in maintaining the integrity of the healthcare system.