Meerut: A serious case of alleged misuse of medical identity and insurance systems has emerged from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, where a senior ENT specialist has accused unidentified individuals of fraudulently using his name, signature, and letterhead to create fake OPD bills and medical treatment receipts. Following the complaint, an FIR has been registered at the Kotwali police station on the orders of senior police officials against the concerned insurance company and other unidentified persons.
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Doctor Denies Link to Hospital Records
Dr. Jagdish Singhal, an ENT specialist residing in Western Kachhari Road, Shivpuri, stated that he has been running his private clinic at Shivam Plaza near Eve’s Chauraha for the past 25 years. He clarified that he has never provided medical services at any hospital located on Garh Road, nor has he been associated with Sahara Hospital or any such facility mentioned in the disputed documents.
According to Dr. Singhal, the incident came to light after he received a call linked to an insurance finance company. Shortly thereafter, an OPD slip and a medical receipt were sent to him via WhatsApp. The documents allegedly showed treatment details of a female patient and carried the name, seal, and letterhead of Sahara Hospital.
What shocked him further was that the documents also contained what appeared to be his forged signature. Dr. Singhal has strongly denied ever treating the patient or being involved in any consultation at the said hospital, calling the entire documentation fabricated and a clear misuse of his professional identity.
Fake Bills in Insurance Claim Fraud
He alleged that the fake medical records were being prepared with the intent of fraudulently clearing insurance claims. According to him, this is not merely a case of identity misuse but potentially part of a larger organized financial fraud network, where hospitals and insurance-related intermediaries may be involved in generating fake claim documents for wrongful financial gain.
After discovering the fraud, Dr. Singhal immediately approached senior authorities. Acting on the complaint, police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the insurance company and unidentified individuals involved in the matter. Officials are now examining how the forged documents were created and at what level the manipulation took place.
Investigators are also probing whether any hospital staff member or external agent played a role in facilitating the preparation of fake documents. Police teams are analyzing digital evidence, including WhatsApp communication trails, document formats, and insurance claim processing records to trace the origin of the forgery.
Digital Evidence and Claim Records Under Probe
Experts in the healthcare sector say that insurance-based medical claim frauds involving forged documents have been increasing in recent years. In many such cases, names of doctors are misused, while hospital letterheads and seals are digitally replicated to support fake claims.
Investigating agencies suspect that the case may not be limited to an isolated incident but could indicate a broader network involved in manipulating the medical insurance system. Authorities are also reviewing bank transactions, claim histories, and related financial records to identify the flow of funds linked to the alleged fraud.
