UP STF arrests mastermind of fake doctors's gang

The arrested youth Rahul Thakur said that he worked under the mentorship of Raja at a blood bank of a prominent hospital in Delhi, who then suggested he join a group arranging blood for patients during Covid.

Lucknow: The Special Task Force (STF) in Uttar Pradesh arrested the mastermind of a gang which fleeced patients undergoing treatment in prominent hospitals of the country, including AIIMS, New Delhi, SGPGI and Apollo. Posing as doctors, the gang members used to tell patients that their condition was critical and they immediately needed blood or platelets. The terrified patients had no option but to follow the advice of fake doctors.

The accused, identified as Rahul Thakur a.k.a Karim, was working with several fake names. He was arrested on a tip-off from near Awadh Shilp Gram in the Sushant Golf City police station area here. Additional SP, STF, Vishal Vikram Singh said that in his confession Rahul said he worked as a tout under the mentorship of one Raja at a blood bank of a prominent hospital in Delhi. During Covid times, Raja suggested him to join a group arranging blood for patients. Rahul joined the group using a fake account and had a reach to various social media groups. Nine mobile phones, five SIM cards, and three ATM cards have been recovered from Rahul. (IANS)