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Associated Press
a day ago
- Associated Press
Czech family of 3 is accused of running a fake dental clinic
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech police say they have detained three suspects who allegedly treated patients in a fake dental clinic without a proper licence or professional training. Police in a statement Wednesday said dozens of people visited the clinic after the family of three opened it at their home in the town of Havlíčkův Brod, some 100 kilometers (60 miles) southeast of Prague, two years ago. The trio made 4 million Czech koruna ($185,000) before they were detained earlier this month. The three have pleaded guilty to charges including running an illegal business, attempted bodily harm, stealing and illegal production and handling of narcotics, psychotropic substances and poison. They face up to eight years in prison. Police say the 22-year-old son consulted the internet to do procedures, including extractions, while his 50-year-old mother, a nurse by profession, worked as his assistant and provided materials. The 44-year-old father made prosthetic devices. The regional Denik newspaper said the clinic was reported by a dentist who was approached by a patient who suffered from complications after treatment.
Free Malaysia Today
12-06-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Woman pleads not guilty to running illegal dental clinic in Melaka
Nur Shafikah Razali faces two charges of opening an unregistered private dental clinic and practising dentistry without being registered. (Freepik pic) PETALING JAYA : A woman burst into tears at the Melaka sessions court today after being charged with running an unregistered clinic and practising dentistry illegally since last year. Nur Shafikah Razali, 26, pleaded not guilty when the two charges were read to her before judge Haderiah Siri. She was charged with opening an unregistered private dental clinic under Section 27 of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998, an offence allegedly committed at 8.25pm on Nov 4, 2024 at a house on Jalan Seri Duyong 2/3 in Taman Seri Duyong 2, Melaka Tengah. She was also charged under Section 62(1) of the Dental Act 2018 with practising dentistry without being registered, punishable under Section 62(3) of the same Act, at the same place and time. Health ministry prosecuting officer Khadijah Wahab proposed bail of RM10,000 for both charges, and the additional condition that Shafikah be required to report to a police station once a month. In pleading for a lower bail, Shafikah, who was unrepresented, said she only had RM2,500 because she was unemployed and that she was suffering from serious pregnancy sickness. The court set bail at RM4,000 in one surety, allowed the condition requested by the prosecution, and set July 23 for re-mention of the case.
