Visakhapatnam, December 27:
City police on Friday arrested a man posing as a doctor at King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam for allegedly cheating a father seeking a kidney transplant for his child.
The accused, identified as Immandhi Jyothi Sivasri, allegedly demanded money under the pretext of arranging the transplant and then disappeared after receiving an advance payment of ₹1 lakh. Further investigation revealed his involvement in at least 33 similar fraud cases across the state.
Police recovered cash, a white apron and a stethoscope from the suspect, who had been impersonating medical professionals to exploit vulnerable patients. Authorities are questioning him to identify additional victims and gather more details.
Officials said strict action will be taken against anyone found indulging in such fraudulent activities, and urged the public to verify credentials before engaging medical services.
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