Doctor busted for dodgy medical certificates

Publisher
SBS
Date published
July 2020

Relevant impacts: Financial impact, reputational impact and industry impact

A Sydney GP has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a “crash and earn” insurance fraud. The man allegedly created fraudulent medical records and certificates based on fabricated vehicle crashes. The man also allegedly produced false medical certificates for university students.

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