In disturbing fraud case,health centre in China scammed over 100 elderly out of more than 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million). Beijing authorities arrested over 30 suspects tied to operation,which allegedly used soy sauce as a fake intestinal cleansing solution.
Probe began after woman in her 60s,known only as Li,spent 700,000 yuan (US$104,000) at centre . She was coaxed into buying pricey treatments,each costing tens of thousands of yuan. Clinic preyed on her vulnerability,convincing her she needed these to detox.
As Li's funds dried up,staff allegedly urged her to pawn her gold bracelet,claiming if health couldn't be restored,she didn't need money . Shows predatory nature of operation . Exploited loneliness,desperation of elderly clients.
Police called centre's turnover “abnormal” — around US$4.5 million,raising organized fraud suspicions. Case shines light on need for better protections for vulnerable in health sector…
