A fraudulent GP, Muhammed Saeed, managed to deceive the residents of Bradford for more than three decades by posing as a respected medical professional. Operating from his surgery on Darfield Street, he built a massive patient list and was well-regarded within the South Asian community. However, his elaborate facade began to crumble when a concerned pharmacist noticed odd prescriptions being handed out by Saeed’s patients, leading to his eventual exposure and imprisonment.
The discovery of Saeed’s deceptive practices was triggered by a family dispute with his son, which prompted authorities to investigate his credentials. It was revealed that Saeed had assumed the identity of a real doctor with the same name, using falsified documents to practice medicine both in Pakistan and later in Bradford. His questionable medical techniques and unorthodox treatments raised suspicions among some, but many of his patients trusted and respected him, unaware of his fraudulent activities.
After his arrest in 1991 and subsequent trial in 1992, where he was convicted of deception, details of Saeed’s deceptive practices came to light. The scale of his deception, which spanned several decades, astonished many, with stories of improper medical facilities and questionable procedures emerging during the court proceedings. Despite being described as a “charlatan” by the presiding judge, Saeed was noted for his intelligence and capabilities, albeit misused in the field of medicine.
Following his release, Saeed continued to live in West Yorkshire until his death in 2003, leaving behind a controversial legacy. A new play, “Teaspoon of Shampoo,” based on his life and malpractice, aims to shed light on the motivations behind his deceptive actions. Through the lens of Dr. Shabina Aslam, who was previously treated by Saeed as a child, the play offers insights into the complexity of Saeed’s character and the impact of his fraudulent medical career on the community
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