A 48-year-old woman, accused of causing four deaths after faking her medical qualifications, has been arrested in Germany.
The woman also allegedly caused eight long-term injuries while working as an assistant doctor at a hospital in Fritzlar in Schwalm-Eder district in the center of the country, according to a statement from state prosecutors published October 31.Prosecutors confirmed the suspect is accused of manslaughter, grievous bodily harm, fraud, document forgery, misuse of a title, and practicing medicine without permission.
Read MoreThe woman was arrested on October 29 and remains in detention as she presents a flight risk, according to prosecutors. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the woman was involved in further cases of malpractice. Police will also investigate whether two doctors working in the hospital at the time were in breach of duty.German nurse who killed at least 85 patients jailed for lifeThe case follows on from the conviction of a German nurse for the murder of 85 patients in his care.
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