Unscrupulous slimming injection practices uncovered in Rhine-Main region

The public prosecutor's office in Frankfurt has been investigating a 41-year-old medical assistant for several months, with the focus of the investigation centred around counterfeiting weight loss injection prescriptions.

Three suspects, including the medical assistant, have been taken into custody in connection with the case. The alleged fraudulent activities have been ongoing since 2023 and have caused significant damage to several health insurers, estimated to be in the six-figure range.

The counterfeit prescriptions, which reportedly cost hundreds of euros, were resold for profit and were redeemed in over 100 pharmacies, mainly in southern Hesse and the Rhine-Main area. The patients were unaware of the counterfeit prescriptions, and no further details about the specific role of the 31-year-old and 50-year-old men in the operation of the alleged fraud have been provided.

During the searches of the apartments, practice management software, counterfeit weight loss injection prescriptions, and false sick leave certificates were secured. However, no further details about the counterfeit prescriptions or the weight loss injections beyond their cost have been provided.

Several firearms were also found during the searches and were secured. The investigation has involved searches in three apartments in Frankfurt and Darmstadt, as well as a medical practice.

The medical assistant is suspected of issuing counterfeit prescriptions with patient data using the practice software, without her employer's knowledge. The 31-year-old and a 50-year-old man are also suspects in the case, but no information about their specific roles in the alleged fraud has been provided.

The alleged fraudulent activities have caused concern among health insurers and patients alike, and the investigation is ongoing. As more details emerge, we will keep you updated.