Police raided a doctor's office in Dalmatia: Doctor issued certificates without examination, two more people arrested
The Split police concluded an investigation against a 75-year-old doctor, a 79-year-old psychologist, and a 40-year-old employee of a private specialist clinic, suspecting them of issuing medical fitness certificates without proper examinations. The doctor allegedly issued such certificates between December of last year and May 19th of this year at his private clinic in the Split-Dalmatia County. These certificates were for drivers, driver candidates, and crew members of ships, boats, and yachts. The police believe the doctor did this to earn money, and the 40-year-old employee allegedly helped by creating and verifying certificates for athletes who had not passed necessary exams. The psychologist is also suspected of participating in two cases where he issued similar certificates without required assessments. The doctor faces at least 14 criminal charges related to abuse of position and authority, with the other two suspects also being charged. During the investigation, police searched the clinics, homes, and vehicles of the accused and seized documents for further review. Two men were released under custody after interrogation, while a criminal report was filed against the 40-yr-
Splits police have completed an investigation into three individuals suspected of issuing false medical certificates to drivers, sailors, and athletes without conducting required health examinations. The suspects include a 75-year-old doctor, a 79-year-old psychologist, and a 40-year-old female employee of a private specialist clinic. According to the police, the 75-year-old doctor issued multiple medical certificates regarding physical fitness from December 2025 through May 19, 2026, at his private clinic in the Split-Dalmatia county area, without performing the necessary medical exams. The police allege that the doctor requested the 40-year-old employee to prepare and sign false medical certificates for athletes who had not undergone the required check-ups. She allegedly did so knowing that these individuals had not completed the necessary medical evaluations. In at least two cases, the 79-year-old psychologist was involved, assisting the doctor in issuing statements of physical fitness for crew members of ships, boats, and yachts without the required medical examination or psychological evaluation. The police suspect that the 75-year-old doctor used his position and authority to gain financial benefit by issuing false medical certificates. He is accused of committing at least 14 offenses related to the misuse of position and authority under Article 291 of the Croatian Criminal Code. Both the 79-year-old psychologist and the 40-year-old woman are suspected of aiding in these offenses, which could involve violations of Articles 291 and 38 of the same code. As part of the criminal investigation, police conducted several searches of the clinic, homes, and vehicles used by the suspects. They seized documentation, computers, laptops, mobile devices, and over 600 medical records. These items will be reviewed further to determine whether additional offenses were committed. The investigation is ongoing, with police indicating that more evidence may emerge. Following the completion of the initial phase of the investigation, the 75-year-old doctor and the 79-year-old psychologist were handed over to the prison warden pending further legal proceedings. A formal indictment against the 40-year-old woman will be submitted to the relevant public prosecutor’s office through regular channels. The case involves alleged violations of regulations governing medical checks for drivers, candidates for drivers, and crew members of maritime vessels. The police believe the doctor acted with the intent of gaining financial advantage by circumventing these requirements. The involvement of the psychologist suggests a coordinated effort to issue false certifications for maritime personnel without proper assessments. During the investigation, police employed special investigative measures, including surveillance. The documents and electronic devices seized during the searches will be examined to identify potential additional offenses and other individuals linked to the case. The investigation has not yet concluded, and further developments are expected.
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Two doctors in Split, Croatia, along with a 40-year-old employee of their clinic, are under investigation for allegedly issuing false medical certificates to drivers, sailors, and athletes without conducting any medical examinations. The 75-year-old doctor is accused of providing over 14 false health fitness certifications between December 2025 and May 2026, while the 40-year-old woman helped forge these documents knowing the individuals had not undergone proper medical checks. A 79-year-old psychologist was also involved, assisting in the creation of false psychological evaluations. The police conducted searches at the clinic, homes, and vehicles used by the suspects and seized relevant documentation. The investigation continues, and the two men were placed under house arrest, while the woman will face formal charges through the state prosecution.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a legal investigation involving medical professionals who issued fraudulent health certificates. It presents factual information about the alleged misconduct, the individuals involved, and the actions taken by law enforcement. There is no evident ideological framing or biased措
Two men aged 75 and 79 have been placed under custodial detention for issuing medical certificates without conducting necessary examinations. They will soon be examined by an investigator, after which a decision will be made on whether they will be imprisoned or released. This action was carried out by police officers in Split-Dalmatia in coordination with the Municipal State Prosecutor’s Office. The police concluded that the 75-year-old doctor, operating a private specialist clinic in the region, issued multiple false medical certificates between December 2025 and May 2026, violating regulations regarding health checks for drivers and maritime crew members. He also instructed a 40-year-old female staff member to create and authenticate false medical certificates for athletes, knowing they had not undergone required exams. Further findings suggest the 75-year-old used his position to gain financial benefit, falsifying documents and committing at least 14 cases of abuse of office. Both the doctor and the psychologist are suspected of similar offenses.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of legal proceedings involving medical professionals accused of misconduct, without overt ideological slant. It reports on the actions of individuals within the healthcare system and their legal consequences, focusing on procedural outcomes rather than partisan
The Split police concluded an investigation against a 75-year-old doctor, a 79-year-old psychologist, and a 40-year-old employee of a private specialist clinic, suspecting them of issuing medical fitness certificates without proper examinations. The doctor allegedly issued such certificates between December of last year and May 19th of this year at his private clinic in the Split-Dalmatia County. These certificates were for drivers, driver candidates, and crew members of ships, boats, and yachts. The police believe the doctor did this to earn money, and the 40-year-old employee allegedly helped by creating and verifying certificates for athletes who had not passed necessary exams. The psychologist is also suspected of participating in two cases where he issued similar certificates without required assessments. The doctor faces at least 14 criminal charges related to abuse of position and authority, with the other two suspects also being charged. During the investigation, police searched the clinics, homes, and vehicles of the accused and seized documents for further review. Two men were released under custody after interrogation, while a criminal report was filed against the 40-yr-
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a legal investigation into medical professionals suspected of misconduct, without overt ideological framing. It reports on the actions of the accused, the evidence collected by the police, and the legal consequences, maintaining neutrality in tone and focus.
A 75-year-old doctor in Split-Dalmatia County is under investigation by police for allegedly issuing medical certificates of fitness for driving, maritime crew members, and athletes without conducting required medical examinations. The criminal investigation, conducted in collaboration with the local state prosecutor’s office, suggests the doctor was acting to gain financial benefit. The doctor reportedly asked a 40-year-old employee at his private clinic to forge and verify false medical certificates for individuals who had not passed necessary health checks. Additionally, the case involves a 79-year-old licensed psychologist, whom the doctor allegedly used in two instances to issue false certificates for maritime crew members. Both the doctor and the psychologist are accused of abusing their positions and have been placed under pre-trial detention. The investigation has examined the clinic, homes, and vehicles of the suspects, and further analysis of documents is ongoing. A separate charge against the 40-year-old woman is pending with the state prosecutor.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a legal investigation into medical professionals suspected of fraud, without overt ideological framing. While the subject involves professional misconduct and potential abuse of authority, which could be seen as politically sensitive, the tone remains purely
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