Lawyer suspects fraud in child's muscular dystrophy case

A prominent lawyer has voiced serious concerns, bordering on suspicion of fraud, regarding the widely publicized case of a 9-year-old boy allegedly suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Radwa Zaki, a Cassation lawyer, stated that her doubts began when she observed the child's videos, noting his continuous and seemingly staged crying.

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The child's continuous and staged crying, which contradicts the nature of muscular dystrophy, known medically as the 'silent killer.'

Zaki pointed out that this behavior contradicts the nature of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, often referred to as the "silent killer" due to its typically subdued presentation. She further elaborated that a visual examination of the child revealed no signs of lethargy in his limbs, no leg deformities, and no significant weight loss, which are common indicators in actual cases of the disease. Mothers of children with the same condition have reportedly confirmed to Zaki that the boy's appearance and mobility do not align with the declared illness.

Further complicating the matter, Zaki revealed discrepancies between the child's medical reports. An English report indicated the child had a "Baker's mutation," while an Arabic report cited a different genetic mutation. The mother insisted the child carried both mutations, a claim doctors deemed medically impossible, strengthening the suspicion of document forgery.

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The visual examination showed the child's physical structure was sound, with no limb lethargy, leg deformities, or noticeable weight loss compared to actual cases.

These inconsistencies have transformed Zaki's initial doubts into legal evidence warranting an immediate investigation. She has submitted a formal complaint to the Prosecutor General and called for questioning of those involved in recent fundraising campaigns. Notably, the child has not traveled abroad for treatment, despite the expiration of a deadline that was used to expedite fundraising efforts.

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The English report indicated the child had a 'Baker's mutation,' while the Arabic report included a completely different genetic mutation.

Zaki also reported facing daily death threats and online smear campaigns. She asserts that she has preserved all evidence, including messages on her mobile phone, to present to the investigative authorities.

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The mother insisted that her son carried both mutations, which doctors confirmed is medically impossible, suggesting a likelihood of document forgery.