LAHORE:Gawalmandi police have arrested a man accused of posing as a professor and neurosurgeon and deceiving patients at various public and private hospitals across the city.
According to DIG Operations spokesperson, the suspect, identified as Umar, was arrested following a complaint lodged by the security supervisor of Mayo Hospital.
The spokesperson said, the suspect introduced himself to the public as a professor and neurosurgeon and allegedly targeted patients and their attendants at different hospitals.
He had also reportedly prepared a fake stamp and letterhead in the name of a professor and surgeon to establish his false identity.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said no one would be allowed to put the lives of patients under treatment at hospitals at risk through such fraudulent activities.
He said fraudsters often posed as police officers, doctors or officials of sensitive institutions to extort money from citizens.
He urged the public to remain vigilant, verify credentials and avoid falling prey to such impostors.