Nov 8, 2009

LA doctor fakes exams to give diseased immigrants visas

A 72-year-old Los Angeles doctor has been accused by state and federal authorities of faking medical exams for immigrants applying for U.S. visas.

According to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, Levon Tebelekian allegedly charged immigrants $150 to give them medical clearance papers without giving them medical exams. Such exams are required by the federal government to make sure immigrants don't have any diseases.

Tebelekian was arrested by the agency, which handled the investigation in conjunction with the California Medical Board.

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