Senior official at Kaplan Medical Center detained over unauthorized blood sampling

A senior official at Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot was detained on suspicion of taking blood samples from patients without consent for research. Two other suspects were also detained; the head of cardiology was suspended.

A senior official at Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot was detained this morning (Thursday) for questioning on suspicion of illegally taking blood samples. Two additional suspects were also detained. Investigators from the Central District Fraud and Cyber Crime Unit launched an investigation and detained the three individuals. The investigation is ongoing. The article does not specify the exact nature of the suspicions or the roles of the suspects.