FRENCH authorities are investigating a Paris-based pharmacist who allegedly attempted to scam a State subsidised COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) program.
The 46-year-old has been indicted and remanded in custody since late last year, after allegations that he issued fake invoices seeking reimbursement for more than 3.1 million RATs, worth more than $28 million, between 14 Sep and 09 Dec 2021.
Investigators reportedly found $1.25 million in cash at one of his pharmacies.
The investigation is ongoing with The Connexion reporting that police believe that other pharmacists may be implicated in the large-scale fraud.
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