Valsad, Gujarat: Valsad Police have arrested a former billing counter operator of Amit Hospital for allegedly embezzling ₹12.98 lakh collected from 66 patients between August and November 2024. The accused, identified as Sunil, allegedly collected payments for hospital bills but failed to deposit the full amount into the hospital’s accounts.
According to the complaint, the alleged fraud came to light after the hospital management noticed discrepancies in patient billing transactions and conducted an internal investigation.
₹12.98 Lakh Allegedly Diverted
The investigation reportedly found that in Valsad Hospital Billing Fraud, 66 patients owed payments totalling ₹21,96,994. However, the hospital’s software showed deposits of only ₹8,98,585. The remaining ₹12,98,409 was allegedly misappropriated for personal use. The suspected transactions took place between August 17, 2024, and November 4, 2024.
Hospital Files Police Complaint
After discovering the alleged irregularities, Amit Hospital management filed a police complaint and submitted supporting documents, including the employee’s appointment letter and copies of patients’ bills and receipts.
Following the registration of the case, the accused allegedly went absconding. Valsad Police have now apprehended him and initiated further legal proceedings.
Police Investigating Where the Money Went
The arrest has raised questions about how the allegedly misappropriated amount was used and whether anyone else was involved in the case. Police are expected to investigate these aspects further during questioning. The case concerns alleged financial misconduct involving patient payments. Further details may emerge as the investigation progresses.
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