The Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court convicted Rashid Fareed Mahfouz for fraud, forgery and other related charges, after he was found guilty of impersonating a medical professional, on Thursday, 14 November, Cape town Etc reports.
On 15 February 2023, it was reported that Mahfouz 66 illegally practised as a doctor without being registered, as prescribed by the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974.
Mahfouz issued sick notes and dispensed medication to unsuspecting patients, using the details of another doctor. The doctor he impersonated is currently a registered doctor.
Mahfouz was eventually arrested by Philippi SAPS members at a medical practice on 15 February 2023, according to a press statement issued by the SAPS .
During bail proceedings on 08 March 2023, he allegedly tried to bribe a court orderly at Philippi Magistrates Court to destroy the case docket, by offering a certain amount of money to the orderly.
