OPP joining probe into alleged fraud at London, Ont. hospital
Last July, hospital officials said an investigation found fraudulent activity between 2013 and 2024 and alleged previous team members knew about the practices and failed to act.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has announced its involvement in an investigation into alleged fraud at London Health Sciences Centre in London, Ont. The police department said it has established a dedicated tip line to assist in the investigation, which began in October 2024 when the hospital first reported its concerns to the London Police Service.
According to the hospital, an investigation conducted in July of last year found fraudulent activity between 2013 and 2024. The investigation alleged that previous members of the hospital's executive team were aware of the practices and failed to take appropriate action. The hospital network has since filed three lawsuits totaling $80 million, though none of the allegations have been proven in court.
The OPP stated that it is joining the investigation due to the "complexity and the specialized resources required." Det.-Supt. Jennifer Spurrell emphasized the importance of public information in complex fraud cases, urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. She noted that even minor details could play a crucial role in advancing the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the dedicated tip line at 1-844-677-9413.
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