Fake doctor arrested after practising for more than 10 years in Gauteng

In yet another case of quackery in the state, a fake doctor has been arrested by Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) for allegedly pretending to be medical practitioner without having any valid medical qualifications or training at a Medical Clinic in Midrand.

According to officials, the 50 year old, Pakistani female national is said to have treated patients for more than 10 years without valid documentation.

“The officers proceeded to the medical clinic where they found the female suspect actively consulting with two patients. She was requested to produce relevant documents authorising her to practise medicine including a valid practice number. The female failed to provide any such documentation.”

The suspect admitted that she had not completed her medical practitioner studies and did not possess the required qualifications or certificates.

“The officers seized six patients’ files, including stationery such as sick notes, prescriptions, and completed eye screening certificates. Prdp certificates and documents with different medical doctors’ names that were found in her consulting room.”

The suspect was arrested for fraud and contravention of the Health Professions Act.