Materials used to falsify medical certificates and prescriptions are seized in Uberlândia
Four falsified certificates, two stamps, a notebook and three cell phones were seized during an operation in the Jardim Brasília neighborhood
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- The Civil Police seized four falsified medical certificates, two stamps, a notebook and three cell phones during search and seizure warrants in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais.
- One person was charged with falsifying medical documents and investigations continue to identify others involved.
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Why It Matters
One person had already been indicted on suspicion of falsifying certificates, prescription books and other medical documents. As investigations progressed, the Court authorized precautionary search and seizure measures to complement the body of evidence and verify the possible continuity of criminal practices.
Four false certificates were found — Photo: Military Police/Disclosure
Four falsified medical certificates, two stamps, a notebook and three cell phones were seized during the execution of search and seizure warrants this Friday (13), in the Jardim Brasília neighborhood, in Uberlândia, in the Triângulo Mineiro.
According to the Civil Police, a person had already been indicted on suspicion of falsifying certificates, prescription books and other medical documents. As investigations progressed, the Court authorized precautionary search and seizure measures with the aim of complementing the body of evidence and verifying the possible continuity of criminal practices.
According to the Civil Police, investigations showed that the false documents were issued in the name of public and private health establishments.
During searches of one of the properties, police officers found a structure used to produce false documents. Among the materials seized were two professional stamps, one of them in the name of a doctor.
The Civil Police reported that one of the stamps found corresponded to the identification recorded on one of the suspect certificates. The seized material will be subjected to forensic examination and analysis to identify those involved in the criminal act.
The investigation continues to identify others involved.
What to Watch
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Forensic analysis and analysis of the seized material will identify others involved in criminal activity.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How many people are involved in the scheme?
- Which healthcare establishments had their names used inappropriately?
- What is the estimated value of the loss caused by fraud?
