A man who allegedly posed as a medical doctor has reportedly been caught at the Obonoma Health Centre in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State over an alleged fraudulent transfer.
The incident reportedly attracted attention after the man was confronted over the alleged transaction, prompting him to claim that he was asthmatic before reportedly collapsing.
Suspect Allegedly Claimed To Be Asthmatic
According to reports circulating online, the suspect had allegedly been presenting himself as a doctor at the health facility.
He was reportedly confronted after suspicions were raised over an alleged fraudulent transfer.
During the confrontation, the man allegedly claimed to be suffering from asthma and subsequently fainted.
Details surrounding the alleged transfer scam, including the amount involved and how the suspect gained access to the health facility, remain unclear.
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The incident has sparked reactions online, particularly because of the suspect’s alleged attempt to present himself as a medical professional before reportedly collapsing when confronted.
However, the identity of the suspect and whether he had actually been impersonating a doctor have not been independently established in the available reports.
Obonoma Health Centre is listed as a public primary healthcare facility in Akuku-Toru, Rivers State.
Further details from the police or relevant health authorities are awaited.
