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Sukhi Ghuman, who moved to the United States in 2013, invested in the South Bay Cancer Centre, a medical practice owned and operated by Dr Al Kourainy. According to Ghuman, the pair entered into an agreement in 2018 under which control of the practice would transfer to him once the doctor had achieved £8.5m in net profit.
Ghuman says his role was limited to non-clinical operations, while all medical decisions, including the sourcing and prescribing of medication, remained the responsibility of the clinic’s clinicians in line with US regulatory requirements.
Following Dr Kourainy’s retirement in December 2020, Ghuman assumed control of the business. Subsequently, US authorities began investigating the clinic after receiving information that some medicines may have been sourced from outside the United States. Ghuman maintains that he relied on assurances from medical professionals that all medications were legitimate, effective, and compliant with regulatory standards. He further states that there have been no concerns regarding the quality or efficacy of the medication, and no patients have reported any issues.
He said: “I am not a doctor. I have never prescribed anything in my life. All medical decisions were made by the clinician in charge. That is how the system works. I trusted a qualified professional to do his job and relied on that duty of care. I was told time and time again that all medications had FDA approval.”
Ghuman disputes allegations that he personally benefited financially from the clinic’s operations. He said: “They say I pocketed millions. That is completely false. I have disclosed all of my financial details and not a penny has landed with me. That money was wired directly to Dr Al Kourainy, I have the bank statements to prove it.”
He also points to the role of another physician, Dr Ramesh Kumar Moolani, in how the allegations emerged. Ghuman claims that Dr Moolani worked as lead physician at the clinic without complaint and that the issues only arose after legal action was taken against him. He said the complaint “suddenly materialised” following a lawsuit against Dr Moolani for alleged breach of trust in a claim valued at more than $3m.
The dispute led to extradition proceedings initiated by US authorities against Ghuman and his wife while they were in the UK. Both were later released on bail.
Ghuman also highlighted that the clinic maintained a strong commitment to patient care, treating an average of 15 patients per month free of charge.
After what Ghuman describes as a two-and-a-half-year legal battle, the High Court has now awarded a judgment in excess of £5m against Dr Kourainy. The case remains ongoing, with further legal challenges expected.
“At its heart, this is about accountability,” Ghuman said. “The doctor had control of the clinic, he made the medical decisions, and he received the money. Yet I am the one who has had to fight to clear my name.”
He added: “I have rebuilt my life on purpose. I made a decision that I would not let false accusations define me. But rebuilding your life does not mean forgetting the truth or walking away from justice. It means standing up, fighting back and making sure the facts come out.”
