Health services provider Corporate 24 allegedly duplicated claims, inflated service tariffs and falsified members’ signatures, prejudicing medical insurance giant Cimas of US$41 250, it has emerged.

The allegations are contained in a forensic audit report signed off by audit firm Grant Thornton South Africa’s director and head (forensics), Vernon Naidoo, on September 30, 2016.

The auditors recommended Cimas report the suspected fraud to the ZRP Serious Frauds Squad for further investigation and possible prosecution.