8 doctors, including 2 radiologists under probe in Rs 90 crore silicosis X-Ray scam
A major scam has been unveiled in Rajasthan, where doctors were found to be involved in helping individuals pretending to be suffering from silicosis get financial assistance from the government. Taking cognisance of the matter, the Health Department has already recommended to ACB to take action against 6 doctors, 6 radiographers and 2 radiologists in Dausa district.
According to the Dainik Bhaskar report, the amount of the fraud is estimated to be around Rs 90 crore, out of which 436 ineligible persons were granted a total of Rs 13.08 crore, whereas the payment of Rs 77 crore 67 lakh has been stopped towards 2589 individuals.
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X-rays for Sale? 8 Doctors including 2 Radiologists Under Scanner in Rs 90 crore Silicosis scam
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