Man in custody after allegedly impersonating a cardiologist—at least 7 patients are dead
A man in India is accused of impersonating a British heart surgeon and treating multiple patients. At least seven of those patients have died, and it is believed that the actual death toll could be even higher.
The man’s real name is Narendra Vikramaditya Yadab, and he has a history of making controversial messages online about a variety of government officials. He allegedly introduced himself as Dr. N John Kem, a cardiologist from London, and performed at least 15 heart surgeries in Damoh, India, in the early months of 2025.
The Child Welfare Committee in Damoh has been working to bring national attention to this story. Deepak Tiwari, an advocate with the group, said he heard from some patients who met the fake cardiologist and then decided to seek treatment elsewhere. Tiwari is now demanding that authorities look into the situation. According to some reports, he is also recommending the hospital be punished for allowing this to happen.
According to an updated report in the Deccan Herald, the suspect is now in custody and will be questioned.
The Times of India and India Today were among the first outlets to write about this scheme.
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