Ahmedabad Crime Branch exposes ₹1.5 crore fraud and fake audit report in Khyati hospital scam

New revelations are coming to light in the Khyati hospital scam, where innocent patients were misdiagnosed and treated accordingly to siphon off millions of rupees through government schemes. An audit report indicating a loss of ₹1.5 crore was fabricated as part of the scam.

During a hearing for the remand application of Dr Sanjay Patoliya, the hospital’s medical director, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch revealed that the audit report showing a loss of ₹1.5 crore was created as a part of the scam. The report was fabricated with the intention of misdirecting the investigation. Along with the audit report, other critical documents have been seized for further examination.

Patoliya was presented in court for remand. The crime branch had requested his  14-day remand, stating that Patoliya, who has been with the hospital since 2021 and holds a 39% stake, was likely the key figure behind the financial benefits gained through the scam. It is suspected that he planned and executed the financial gains, both directly and indirectly, from the scam.

Additionally, the investigation aims to probe the kind of medical treatment and expertise that should have been provided for cardiac and other treatments, and whether the accused was aware of the medical standards and deliberately manipulated them. As a director, Patoliya was fully aware of the hospital’s financial dealings and how government scheme benefits were exploited for personal gains. Investigators also seek to examine his bank account details to understand the financial transactions and connections to other potential scams. The crime branch believes that a custodial interrogation of Patoliya is crucial to uncover links to other fraudulent activities.

Taking into account these points and the reasons for the remand, the court granted a seven-day remand for Dr Sanjay Patoliya.

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