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IN PHOTOS: Makati police raid illegal COVID-19 clinic, arrest 2 fake doctors
Two Chinese nationals, identified as David Lai and Bruce Liao, were arrested in Makati City for allegedly operating an unregistered COVID-19 clinic and pharmacy named Goldstar Medical Clinic and Pharmacy.
The clinic, which occupied the entire fifth floor of the New Lasema Spa Building in Barangay San Antonio, was found to have four Chinese patients with COVID-19 symptoms receiving intravenous treatment.
Police confiscated various medications, suspected COVID-19 treatments, rapid testing kits, and other medical paraphernalia, including unregistered Chinese medicines, valued at approximately P5.2 million.
Authorities discovered that the suspects offered confinement and treatment for illnesses to their compatriots, even those not actually sick.
The suspects will undergo inquest proceedings for criminal charges before the Makati City Prosecutor's Office.
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