Four doctors, specialists in different areas of medicine, were placed under house arrest following the issuance of five personal precautionary measures by the investigating judge of the Velletri Court, at the request of the local Public Prosecutor's Office. The measures were carried out by the Carabinieri of the NAS of Rome, with the last operation taking place this morning.
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Investigation and Accusations
The restrictive measures stem from an investigation conducted by the Nucleo Anti-Adulteration and Health of Rome, which led to the dismantling of a criminal association engaged in a fraud against INPS. The evidence collected by the military allowed the Judicial Authority to issue precautionary measures for the crimes of criminal association, corruption and ideological forgery in a public document.
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According to the charges, the five involved would have implemented illicit practices upon payment of approximately 150/200 euros per certificate, managing disability applications and obtaining attendance allowances and ordinary disability benefits from INPS without the necessary medical visits and certifications of the actual pathologies.
Article published on 20 December 2024 - 12:28
Reading this article, I wondered how it is possible that doctors, who should help people, are involved in such a serious scam. It is a worrying fact and makes you think about the control measures in the profession.