A doctor named Archana Sharma, who previously worked at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector 32, has been booked for cheating a nurse out of ₹6.5 lakh. The nurse, Shailendra Kumar Yadav, had met Dr. Sharma on August 30, 2022, and she promised to secure him a permanent position as a nursing officer at GMCH using her connections with senior hospital officials.
Dr. Sharma, who was an outsourced employee at GMCH before her services were terminated six months prior, demanded ₹6.50 lakh from Yadav to facilitate the job arrangement. Yadav, desperate for a secure position, borrowed money from his father and relatives and used his credit card to pay Dr. Sharma in installments.
However, Dr. Sharma neither secured the job nor returned Yadav's money. When Yadav contacted her, she issued a cheque for ₹3.2 lakh, which bounced due to insufficient funds. Yadav provided the police with chat conversations between him and Dr. Sharma, where she acknowledged the payments and promised to either secure the job or return the money.
This incident highlights the growing concern of job scams in the country. Many people, especially in the healthcare sector, are falling prey to such scams. The police have advised people to be cautious when dealing with job offers and to verify the authenticity of the employer before making any payments.
In addition, the incident raises questions about the security measures in place at hospitals to prevent such scams. The hospital in question has denied any knowledge of the doctor's actions, but it remains to be seen how he was able to pose as a senior official and dupe the nurse.
In conclusion, the incident serves as a reminder to be vigilant when dealing with job offers and to verify the authenticity of the employer before making any payments. It also highlights the need for hospitals to have robust security measures in place to prevent such scams.
(Input from various sources)
(Rehash/Vaishnavi Dalvi/MSM)
