After years of impersonation, the ‘fake heart surgeon’ falls into the hands of Egyptian security.

Egyptian security authorities arrested a person who impersonated a cardiologist and university professor, to execute a final judicial sentence of 10 years in prison, after his conviction in cases related to forgery and impersonation.

Investigations revealed that the accused, known as (Walid. L), who presented himself as the head of the cardiothoracic surgery department at Ain Shams University, was involved in forging academic qualifications and official documents, including four national ID cards. It was also found that he has no connection to the medical profession.

According to the investigations, the accused was previously expelled from the Faculty of Al-Alsun (Languages). Despite this, he managed to open a medical clinic in downtown Cairo and practice medical activities without legal basis, exploiting forged documents and false professional titles.

Judicial records showed that several previous sentences had been issued against the accused, before security authorities were able to arrest him and transfer him to the Al-Waily police station to complete the necessary legal procedures and execute the sentences against him.

Ain Shams University: No connection between the accused and the university

In its first official comment, Ain Shams University affirmed its full respect for Egyptian judicial rulings, praising the efforts of the Ministry of Interior in combating crimes of forgery and impersonation, as they pose a threat to public trust and citizens’ rights.

The university emphasized, in an official statement, that the accused has no current or past relationship with membership in the teaching staff, academic or medical work within the university or its hospitals, confirming that it deals firmly with any attempts to exploit its name or forge its official documents, and takes the necessary legal measures in coordination with the relevant authorities.

The university added that its name and scientific and medical standing represent a national responsibility, affirming its continued support for the rule of law and the preservation of values of integrity and transparency. It also called on media outlets and social media users to rely on official sources when circulating information.

Doctors Syndicate: The incident raises important questions

For his part, the Secretary of the Fund of the General Syndicate of Physicians, Dr. Ayman Salem, described the incident as “shocking and requires review,” expressing his astonishment that the accused was able to open a clinic and practice medical activity for a long period without being discovered.

Salem confirmed that citizens can verify the data of any doctor through the “Inquire about a Doctor” service available on the official website of the Doctors Syndicate, which allows knowing the specialization, qualifications, year of graduation, and approved professional data.

He pointed out that the syndicate periodically monitors attempts of forgery and impersonation of doctors, and these incidents are referred as soon as they are discovered to the relevant investigative authorities to take the necessary legal measures.

The Secretary of the Fund of the Syndicate stressed the importance of cooperation between regulatory authorities, the Ministry of Health, and media outlets to raise community awareness, affirming that announcing the arrest of such cases represents a deterrent message to anyone who tries to exploit citizens’ trust or impersonate medical professions.