Toronto police have charged a doctor with fraud and breaching court orders for allegedly continuing to practise despite being suspended by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
The doctor was practising holistic and naturopathic medicine for which he is not licensed, police said.
The suspect recently provided medical treatments to patients who suffered from various medical conditions, including cancer, police said.
Investigators believe the doctor has received thousands of dollars for treatments and injections offered to cure the patients' illnesses.
Ravi Devgan, 57, of no fixed address, has been charged with:
- Fraud over $5000; and
- Three counts of breaching his recognizance.
Devgan had offices in a number of locations within the Greater Toronto Area, and as far away as California, police said.
Investigators believe Devgan may have been treating a number of other patients with serious illnesses.
Anyone who may have experienced a similar situation is being urged to call Det. Const. Hunter Smith at 416-808-3205, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.222tips.com.
