Worli Police Register FIR In ₹1.79 Crore Health Scheme Fraud; Three Nashik Hospitals Accused Of 361 Fake Insurance Claims
· Free Press Journal
Mumbai: The Worli Police have registered an FIR in connection with an alleged fraud involving ₹1.79 crore siphoned off from the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) by submitting fake insurance claims in the names of patients who allegedly never received treatment.
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According to the complaint, a verification of insurance claims by the State Health Assurance Society revealed that records of treatment provided to 361 patients were fabricated. The accused allegedly misused beneficiaries' documents, created forged medical records, uploaded the false information on the Jeevandayee portal, and obtained approval for online insurance claims, resulting in the fraudulent withdrawal of government funds.
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An FIR has been registered against the founders, authorised signatories, and the concerned account holders of the three hospitals. The Worli Police are also investigating whether a larger racket or other individuals were involved in the fraud. The alleged scam has raised serious concerns over the misuse of government-funded healthcare schemes and has sent shockwaves through the health department.
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