Narendra Yadav, arrested in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, is accused of living a double life. Posing as “N John Camm,” a fabricated persona modeled after a renowned UK-based cardiologist, Yadav managed to publish medical papers in peer-reviewed journals, win professional citations, and gain international exposure. But behind the accolades was a mountain of forged degrees, fake affiliations, and dangerous malpractice.
Investigators revealed that four of his five research papers listed a German hospital—Klinikum Nurnberg—as his place of correspondence, a claim the hospital categorically denied. Yadav’s resume falsely described him as an executive editor for international journals and a senior doctor at clinics he never worked for.
Lives Lost, Truth Uncovered
His crimes turned deadly when, within 43 days of joining Mission Hospital in Damoh, he allegedly operated on 13 patients—seven of whom died under his care. His MBBS degree was genuine, but the rest of his academic claims, including a superspeciality in cardiology, were fabricated. He admitted to police that he changed his name to gain influence and credibility in the medical world.
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The hospital has blamed a Bhopal-based hiring agency for failing to verify credentials. The agency, however, claims the hospital bypassed standard procedures to avoid recruitment fees. The fallout has sparked debate over lax hiring and verification practices in India’s private healthcare system.
From Journals to Awards: Aiming for Recognition
Yadav’s ambitions went far beyond fraudulent papers. In 2020, a woman named Divya Rawat—listed as his co-director in multiple ventures—nominated “Narendra John Camm” for the Padma Awards. Government records show he listed Delhi as his residence and included forged accomplishments in his nomination file.
In previous years, Yadav had also registered companies under the same alias in India and the UK, with some of them linked to questionable financial activity. Despite failed ventures and past arrests, he continued to leverage identity fraud to gain respect, recognition, and power.