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Doctor scams patients to buy a mansion

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4 years ago

August 26, 2022

Costa Haritos

A United States doctor has been sentenced to prison for using knock-off drugs in patients to buy a mansion

Dr. Abdul Naushad and his wife were found guilty of conspiracy and one count of health care fraud.

The drug in question is called Orthovisc, which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

The doctor reportedly imported a cheaper version of the drug from overseas, without federal approval.

The pair then bought a “castle-like” mansion with the difference pocketed from using the cheaper drugs in patients.

The 58-year-old doctor has been sentenced to a year in prison, while his wife was granted three years probation.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.