Singer Psy referred to prosecutors over alleged illegal drug prescriptions
Auf einen Blick
- Singer Psy (Park Jae-sang) and five others, including his manager and a doctor, have been referred to prosecutors in Seoul on suspicion of violating medical law.
- Psy is accused of using third parties to obtain prescription psychotropic drugs like Xanax and Stilnox via non-face-to-face treatment between 2022 and 2025.
KI-generierte Zusammenfassung
Warum es wichtig ist
Singer-rapper Psy is accused of obtaining prescription psychotropic drugs, Xanax and Stilnox, through third parties between 2022 and 2025. The drugs are used for sleep, anxiety, and depression disorders and require face-to-face prescriptions due to their high risk of dependence and addiction.
Singer-rapper Psy has been referred to prosecutors on suspicions of receiving prescription psychotropic drugs through third parties, police said Tuesday.
The singer, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, is accused of having his manager and other third parties collect the psychotropic drugs Xanax and Stilnox after getting prescriptions through non-face-to-face treatment at a university hospital in Seoul between 2022 and 2025.
The Seoul Seodaemun Police Station said it referred a total of six people, including Psy, his manager and the doctor who prescribed the drugs, to the prosecution Friday on suspicions of violating the medical law.
Under the current law, only the patient who has seen a doctor can receive prescription drugs. Violations are punishable by a prison term of up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million won (US$6,590).
Xanax and Stilnox are psychotropic drugs used to treat sleep disorders, anxiety disorders and depression. Due to their high risk of dependence and addiction, face-to-face examinations and prescriptions are required.
"The police investigation into the violation of the Medical Service Act related to the proxy collection of sleeping pills has concluded, and we will actively cooperate with any further investigation by the prosecution," Psy's agency, P Nation, said in a statement.
Worauf zu achten ist
KI-Ausblick — Möglichkeiten, keine Fakten
Further investigation by the prosecution.
Sehr wahrscheinlich · Innerhalb von Wochen
Psy or his agency will issue a more detailed statement.
Wahrscheinlich · Innerhalb von Tagen
Offene Fragen
- What is the specific role of the manager and other third parties?
- What is the doctor's defense or explanation?
- Will Psy face charges or a trial?
- What are the potential penalties if convicted?
