Special Fraud Unit arrest alleged fraudulent quack doctor in Lagos

THE Special Fraud Unit (SFU) in its continuous clampdown on fraudsters across the country has arrested one Ibukun Ojo, an alleged quack medical practitioner in Lagos.

The suspect who was paraded by the Commissioner of Police in charge of SFU, Mr. Tunde Ogunshakin, at the weekend was arrested sequel to a petition by the Canadian High Commission reporting alleged fraud by Ojo’s hospital.

“On March 6, 2013, a petition was received from the Canadian High Commission alleging a case of suspected fraud against Mount Zion Clinic/Hospital located at No. 2, Mukandasi Street, Oja-Oke, Oshodi, Lagos,” Ogunshakin said.

The petitioner stated that the first suspect, who is now at large, one Steve Olusoji Fakolujo, a Nigerian resident in Canada, came to Nigeria sometime in May 2012 and approached the suspect, Mr. Ojo who parades himself as a qualified medical doctor, to assist him procure some forged medical bills, which would enable him claim health insurance from Canadian government.

He added: “The suspect obliged him and forged Medical Professional and Consultation Charges, Drugs and Medications, Ambulance Fee, Accommodation & Feeding and Other Miscellaneous Expenses. All totaling N89, 989,742.46.  The first suspect traveled back to Canada and presented the forged documents for claim.”

Suspecting a foul play, the Canadian government contacted its High Commission in Nigeria instructing it to investigate the hospital and report the latter to the authorities. - Guardian