Two men in KwaMashu, South Africa, have been arrested for allegedly running a long-term scheme selling fake medical certificates. The operation involved using the names of real doctors on the fraudulent documents, which were purchased by employees seeking to falsely claim sick leave. Police were alerted to the scheme unexpectedly when a drug addict inadvertently connected an undercover officer with the suspects at a local shopping centre. Authorities believe the pair had been illegally providing these certificates for several years. The arrests follow an investigation into the fraudulent practice and its impact on local businesses. The suspects are now facing charges related to forgery and fraud. Further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the operation and identify potential buyers of the fake certificates.