Paradise Papers leak: No violation by Fortis doctor, says IMA

Reports linked to the Paradise Papers have alleged that Dr Seth has prescribed stents of Biosensors International to his patients despite being a shareholder of the co

Indian Medical Association (IMA), a voluntary organisation for doctors, has come out in support of fellow doctor Ashok Seth, who’s been named in the latest Paradise Papers leak on big corporates and wealthy individuals moving money from and to 19 tax havens.

Reports suggest that Dr Seth, a cardiologist in Fortis Escorts, had shares in a Singapore-based stent company Biosensors International Group. 

K K Agarwal, IMA secretary, said the rules allow doctors to be part of any company. However, the doctor should not lose his sense of professional judgement, he added.

Fortis Healthcare said in an e-mail statement, “Dr Ashok Seth is an