The Civil Police of Minas Gerais has launched an investigation into the forgery of 16 medical certificates after a public health doctor reported suspicious documents being used in her name. The forgeries came to light when the doctor filed a complaint after discovering the misuse of her credentials. The investigation is spearheaded by Delegate Rafael Souza Gomes, who highlights the involvement of a municipal employee from a local condominium management company.

According to reports, the forgeries took place between September 2025 and February 2026, with the suspect allegedly producing the fraudulent certificates based on two legitimate medical documents she had access to after consulting with the doctor. This indicates a direct misuse of medical professional trust and raises serious ethical concerns about how easily sensitive medical information can be compromised and exploited for personal gain.

The case brings attention to the issue of medical certificate fraud in Brazil, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations and verification processes to prevent such incidents in the future, thereby safeguarding both the integrity of public health and the trust between medical professionals and their patients.