The Gurugram Police and the CM Flying Squad have exposed a major insurance fraud at Galaxy One Hospital in New Palam Vihar. The facility was reportedly admitting ghost patients on paper to siphon funds from various insurance providers. Following intense questioning, the police arrested the hospital owner, A.S. Yadav, along with his two sons on March 4, 2026. The investigation revealed that the hospital had very few actual patients during the time of the raids.
How was the insurance racket operating in Gurugram?
The investigation found that Galaxy One Hospital created fake medical records for patients who never existed or were never actually admitted. These paper admissions were supported by forged blood reports from a diagnostic center named Labswell. Each fraudulent file carried a bill ranging from 60,000 to 80,000 rupees. Around 25 different insurance companies, including government and private firms, were targeted in this systematic scheme.
What are the key details of the police action and arrests?
The police have arrested the mastermind A.S. Yadav and his two sons who were involved in managing the hospital operations. Three other staff members, including Sapna, Varsha, and Gaurav, were previously held for forging documents and couriering fake files. Both the hospital and the associated pathology lab have been officially sealed by the authorities.
| Entity or Detail | Status or Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated Fraud | ₹1 Crore (expected to rise) |
| Arrested Individuals | A.S. Yadav and 2 sons |
| Official Charges | Sections 318(4), 336(3), 338, and 340 of BNS |
| Claim Success Rate | 60% of bogus files were cleared |
Is there involvement of insurance company officials?
The Gurugram Police are now looking into the role of insurance firm employees and third-party administrators (TPAs). It is suspected that the high success rate of these fake claims was only possible with internal help from the firms. ACP West Abhilaksh Joshi mentioned that the payouts were often split between the hospital staff and the individuals who lent their names for the fake admissions. Further investigation is ongoing to identify more beneficiaries involved in the scam.
