A well-organized racket involved in arranging fraudulent medical treatment using ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) cards has been busted, with four accused—Danish Khan, Shikha Singh, Yash Singh, and Jitendra Yadav—arrested. Another accuse, Pradeep, is currently absconding. Authorities have recovered forged documents and a high-end mobile phone from the accused, which contains crucial digital evidence linked to the operation.
Two-Year ECHS Card Fraud Operation
Investigations have revealed that the gang had been active for nearly two years, targeting financially weak patients who could not afford expensive medical treatment. These individuals were lured with the promise of low-cost or free treatment and were admitted to hospitals under false identities using someone else’s ECHS and Aadhaar details. In return, the gang charged hefty fees while bypassing actual medical expenses.
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Woman’s Death Exposes the Racket
The case came to light following the death of a woman during treatment. It was found that the ECHS card and Aadhaar details of Shalini, a resident of Aligarh, were fraudulently used to admit Tanu, a resident of Ghaziabad, to a hospital on July 29, 2025. Tanu was admitted under Shalini’s identity, and treatment costing around ₹6.5 lakh was carried out under this false documentation.
On August 5, 2025, Tanu died during treatment. Shockingly, even after her death, the accused continued to conceal her real identity. They managed to obtain a death certificate in Shalini’s name and took custody of the body using the same fake identity. This irregularity triggered suspicion, eventually leading to the exposure of the entire racket.
Modus Operandi and Gang Structure
During interrogation, it emerged that Shikha Singh had approached the network to arrange treatment for her ailing sister, Tanu, due to financial hardship. She was introduced to Danish Khan, who assured her of quality treatment at a lower cost. However, he insisted that the patient would need to be admitted under a different identity using forged documents.
Danish Khan then sent Shalini’s ECHS and Aadhaar details via WhatsApp, which were used to admit Tanu to the hospital. In exchange, Shikha transferred around ₹65,000 online to Danish, along with some cash payments. This method was reportedly used repeatedly, with different identities and documents in each case.
Investigators found that the gang operated in a highly systematic manner. Members identified vulnerable patients in need of costly treatment and persuaded them to use fake documentation. With alleged internal collusion in certain hospitals, patients were admitted without strict verification of identity documents.
Masterminds with Criminal History
Danish Khan and his associate Pradeep are believed to be the masterminds behind the operation, responsible for arranging forged ECHS and Aadhaar cards. Both have prior criminal records and had been jailed in similar cases before. After being released on bail, they resumed their illegal activities.
Authorities are now probing the possible involvement of hospital staff and identifying medical institutions where such fraudulent admissions took place. Efforts are also underway to determine how many victims were exploited by this network.
Interrogation of the arrested accused is ongoing, while search operations are being conducted to apprehend the absconding आरोपी. Preliminary findings suggest that this could be part of a larger organized medical fraud network, with further revelations expected in the coming days.
