MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation has filed a complaint of estafa and falsification against WellMed Dialysis and Laboratory Center over allegations that Philippine Health Insurance Corp. funds were used for non-existent kidney treatments. NBI agents brought Brian Sy, one of WellMed’s owners, to the Department of Justice Tuesday afternoon for inquest proceedings. LOOK: WellMed dialysis center owner Brian Sy charged in DOJ for estafa, falsification of public documents over scam involving "ghost" Philhealth claims. On Monday morning, Roberto and de Leon presented themselves to the NBI as the agency looked into the alleged “ghost” kidney treatments. The NBI arrested Sy Monday afternoon, after their agents said they found “probable cause” to do so.

Source: Philippine Star June 11, 2019 10:18 UTC