WATCH | ‘Dr’ Matthew Lani arrested at Helen Joseph Hospital

The Gauteng department of health on Sunday confirmed the arrest of fake doctor  Matthew Lani.

The department said Lani was caught by security guards at Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg.

"He was apprehended while entering the main entrance of the facility. Lani was caught just before 8pm disguised in a hoodie and wearing a surgical mask with a stethoscope around his neck. He had previously entered the same facility to curate misleading content under the pretense he was a qualified doctor," said department spokesperson Motalatale Modiba. 

"Immediately after being apprehended Lani requested to go to the bathroom, only to attempt to escape by jumping through a bathroom window. When security realised he was making a run for it, they called for reinforcement and he was apprehended again."

A video of Lani's arrest has gone viral on social media platform TikTok, where Lani has masqueraded as a doctor for several years.

In the video Lani is seen surrounded by a group of security guards who try to restrain him.

Lani is heard disputing claims that he tried to flee.

Frustrated, he is heard yelling at the security guards to leave the room where he is being apprehended.

One security guard presents him with a stethoscope, claiming it belongs to him. Lani, who was always spotted wearing a stethoscope in his videos, is heard vehemently denying the device belongs to him.

Lani was handed over to police for an official arrest.

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