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Gordon Hunter Pedersen, a fake doctor from Utah, has been arrested after a three-year manhunt. Pedersen allegedly sold a fake cure for COVID-19, claiming that his "structural alkaline silver" product could destroy the virus. He faces charges related to mail fraud, wire fraud, and introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce. Pedersen, who also claimed his products treated various other diseases, will appear in court.
Stephan Gevorkian, a California man, has been charged with five felony counts of practicing medicine without a certification for several years at his clinic, Pathways Medical in North Hollywood. The charges come after an undercover investigator saw Gevorkian for a consultation in November 2022. During the visit, Gevorkian allegedly failed to accurately address abnormal levels of hormones that would indicate a serious medical condition. The case is being investigated by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, and Gevorkian pleaded not guilty during his arraignment.
A man in Florida has been charged with practicing medicine without a license after allegedly treating thousands of patients over the course of several years. The man, who posed as a doctor, is accused of performing medical procedures and prescribing medication without proper credentials. He faces multiple criminal charges related to healthcare fraud and unlicensed practice.