Dentist in Gelendzhik Accused of Defrauding Patients of 1M Rubles
A 42-year-old dental professional in Gelendzhik is accused of defrauding patients out of over 1 million rubles. The dentist, who has not been named, faces up to six years in prison under part 3 of article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for fraud. The dentist took advance payments for dental treatment but failed to provide the promised services. Seven people are believed to have fallen victim to the dentist's scam. Police are investigating whether the dentist could be involved in other incidents of fraud related to dental services. In Russia, such cases are typically treated as criminal offenses. The local police are usually the first to handle the case, but more serious cases may be taken over by the Investigative Committee, which is independent of the police and directly under the prosecutor's office. In Gelendzhik, the city or regional Investigative Committee is likely leading the investigation. The dentist's alleged actions have resulted in significant financial losses for the victims. If found guilty, the dentist could face up to six years in prison. The investigation is ongoing, and further details may emerge as the case progresses.
