Alleged fake doctors charged with trafficking steroids in Melbourne

A man and woman are facing serious charges in Melbourne after allegedly posing as doctors and administering injections, leading to accusations of assault and steroid trafficking. Victoria Police launched an investigation last month following reports that the pair were claiming to be medical practitioners in Brighton East.

Authorities allege the duo charged more than $20,000 this year for a series of "botched treatments." These treatments involved administering injections to a man suffering from a long-term illness, which the pair claimed would aid his condition. However, police suspect other treatments contained common ingredients like vitamins and protein powder.

During searches of a unit in Brighton East and an apartment in Caulfield North, officers reportedly discovered cocaine and substantial quantities of prescription medications. These included testosterone, synthetic anabolic steroids, painkillers, and human growth hormones. The seized items have been central to the charges filed against the 32-year-old woman and 39-year-old man, both from Brighton East.

The pair have been charged with two counts of steroid trafficking, possessing cocaine, a drug of dependence, and a schedule 4 poison. They also face charges of common assault and obtaining property by deception. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency is expected to pursue further charges for allegedly impersonating a registered medical practitioner and administering controlled substances without authorization. The accused have been granted bail and are scheduled to appear in Moorabbin Magistrates Court on October 19.