SPECIALIST DOCTOR APPEARED IN COURT FOR FRAUD AMOUNTING TO OVER R1,2 MILLION
LIMPOPO- A specialist doctor (speech therapist and audiologist), Dr Lesiba Morgan Gololo (41) appeared before Thabamoopo Magistrate’s Court in Lebowakgomo facing charges of fraud amounting to over R1,2 million on Tuesday, 19 December 2023.
It is alleged that between January 2014 and November 2016, the accused allegedly submitted false documents to the Bonitas medical aid scheme and claimed medical expenses whereas he didn’t render medical services.
According to the reports, Dr Gololo conducted awareness campaign at Zebidiela. The attendees completed his self-made attendance register. He utilised their personal details from the register, submitted them to the Bonitas medical aid scheme alleging that he provided them with hearing impaired devices.
The claim was processed and as a result, Bonitas medical aid scheme suffered a loss amount of over R1.2 million.
A forensic audit was conducted by the medical aid scheme. After noticing the shenanigans, they contacted Polokwane based Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for assistance.
The Hawks’ investigations revealed that none of the victims was aware of the claims and did not experience any hearing difficulties.
A case docket of fraud was opened at Magatle police station and transferred to Polokwane based Hawk’s Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for further handling.
A warrant to arrest Dr Gololo was applied for and authorized. The accused was contacted and handed himself to the police. He was arrested, taken to court where he was released on bail of R1500. The matter was remanded to 01 February 2024.
The Provincial Head of the Hawks in Limpopo Province, Major General (Adv) Gopz Govender praised the sterling job done by the investigators and further indicated that the Hawks will arrest anyone who commits crime irrespective of colour, gender or status.
