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Who Is Dr Matthew Lani? Why Was the Fake TikTok Doctor Matthew Lani Arrested?

After granting degrees in psychology, acting, philosophy, and more armchair expertise, TikTok University now produces a fake doctor as well.
Yashica DudheBy Yashica DudheOctober 31, 2023Updated:November 4, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read35 Views
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From the darkest depths of unhinged TikTok, the following case takes the cake on “fake it till you make it…sort of.” 

On October 29, 2023, Mr. Matthew Lani, who presents himself as a doctor on TikTok, was arrested for faking his medical credentials and trespassing at the Helen Joesph Hospital. Lani was apprehended after a string of text messages revealed that he claimed to be a doctor, providing medical advice on TikTok and selling unprescribed medications. 

Who Is Dr Matthew Lani?

Matthew Lani is sort of a massive content creator in South Africa…and that is precisely what he did: creating a fool out of everyone. 

Here’s a list of claims he made to his followers who subscribed to his medical advice on TikTok–

  1. Lani’s first lies began with his high school education, where he claimed to have gotten a diploma from Cambridge International College and skipped three grades, graduating early at 16.
  2. The internet sensation claimed he was enrolled at the University of Witwatersrand between 2014 and 2021 and earned a medical degree at 21. 
  3. Straight out of University, he was working at a hospital in Johannesburg with a medical license from the Health Professionals Council of South Africa.

The fact that "Dr Matthew Lani" went on a media tour, including a sit-down interview on SABC 3, and a 40-minute interview on Radio 702, shows how easily so-called "legit" mainstream media spreads misinformation, and lacks proper vetting of its guests. It's wild.

— Suntosh Pillay (@suntoshpillay) October 30, 2023

Based on these credentials, he amassed a staggering 294,000 followers with his medical advice and also sold weight-loss pills. 

However, in an unnerving plot twist, the 27-year-old internet sensation has faked his entire medical record and experience. 

Why Was the Fake TikTok Doctor Matthew Lani Arrested?

Providing unsolicited medical and healthcare advice without a degree/license can yield harmful consequences and, in a worst-case scenario, can also cost someone’s life. 

Lani faking his medical expertise may have intense ramifications on his followers, who are unaware of his scam. Hence, the TikToker was arrested after investigations exposed his text messages and videos, implying he was a healthcare professional. 

MEDIA STATEMENT || HELEN JOSEPH HOSPITAL SECURITY APPREHENDS THE BOGUS DOCTOR (MATTHEW LANI) pic.twitter.com/mZ3zYFvgtk

— Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) October 29, 2023

On a Sunday night of October 29, Matthew Lani was seen trying to break into Helen Joesph Hospital with a fake ID card, wearing a Sponge Bob T-shirt, a lab coat, and a stethoscope. On October 30, a 21-second video was uploaded on X that showed the TikToker being apprehended and taken for questioning, where he vehemently denied and deflected the allegations. 

Dr Matthew Lani has been arrested👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/QJCQNJdx5w

— nsimbi edlezinye✨ (@uKhanyisaNguban) October 29, 2023

In the latest update, the charges against the fake doctor have been withdrawn. 

[WATCH] “You cannot be charged for lying…lying is not an offence,” says NPA Spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwana after charges against "bogus doctor" Matthew Lani are dropped for "lack of evidence" #DrMatthew #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/fJuycHUOw1

— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) October 31, 2023

Later, he stated that he never prescribed medicines to anyone in a press conference after his court hearing–

Bogus Dr Matthew Lani addressing the media…. I just know he dreamed of days like this pic.twitter.com/ZZbBezxKeS

— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay) October 31, 2023

Meet Dr Matthew Lani Lawyer pic.twitter.com/DQ3eqR8Q8n

— IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) October 30, 2023

What are your thoughts on this case? Do you agree with the verdict? Should Matthew Lani be considered a cautionary tale in the medical field, as there have been almost 124 other registered cases of bogus doctors? 

Let us know in the comments below. 

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