Giridih Health Worker Scam: Pregnant Women Face Financial Ruin

A disturbing scam targeting pregnant women has been uncovered in the Chetadih area of Giridih. A woman, posing as a legitimate ‘Sahia’ health worker named Anjali Devi, is accused of systematically defrauding expectant mothers. The scheme involves diverting women, who are often poor and seeking care at government facilities, to private hospitals under false pretenses. Once there, they allegedly face demands for excessive payments for medical services, pushing financially struggling families into deeper debt. Devi’s alleged operations are centered near the Chetadih hospital, where she reportedly targets women as they arrive. Reports suggest she uses her fake identity to gain trust and then directs them to private facilities, possibly linked to a hotel she operates in the area. The local community is expressing strong disapproval and demanding accountability. Calls for a swift and thorough investigation by the health department are growing, along with demands for stringent action against the perpetrator and enhanced protection for pregnant women. This incident raises serious questions about the accountability and ethical conduct within community health services.