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Fraud charges laid against Regina doctor

By Vanese M. Ferguson Dec 8, 2023 | 11:13 AM

A Regina doctor is facing fraud charges.

Regina Police Service says their lengthy and detailed investigation resulted in 53-year-old Dr. Oghenerukevwe Ugwumba being charged with Fraud Over $5,000; Theft Over $5,000; Identity Theft; Criminal Breach of Trust.

Investigators began looking into the file after the Ministry of Health reported what they believed to be billing irregularities from a doctor who owns a practice in Regina. The offences occurred between 2016 until 2019.

The doctor turned herself into police on November 27th.