'Affordable Dental Clinic' Found to Have Chinese Medical License... Police Uncover Fake Dentist

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] A woman who provided dental treatment in Korea with a license obtained in China was caught by the police.

Seoul Gangbuk Police Station announced on the 12th that they investigated Ms. Lee (60, female) on the 6th for illegal medical practice under the Medical Crime Control Act and sent her to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment.

Ms. Lee, who graduated from a dental college in China, holds a local license but is suspected of performing thousands of illegal dental treatments such as implants and orthodontics at a dental clinic in Mia-dong, Seoul, for two years since 2015 without a domestic dental license. She used an alias during the crime period and reportedly pretended to have graduated from a well-known domestic dental college. It is known that she provided free treatments to patients who were financially struggling or engaged in public welfare work.

The police applied for an arrest warrant for Ms. Lee at the end of last month, but the court dismissed the warrant, citing no risk of flight.

Additionally, the police sent Mr. C (51), a licensed dentist who assisted Mr. B in the crime, to the prosecution on the same charges. Mr. C reportedly worked two days a week, providing only simple treatments such as nerve therapy.

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