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Police Book PSY in Probe Into Alleged Illegal Psychotropic Prescriptions

Following a tip-off, police seized hospital records, with further questioning under review.

Overview

  • Seoul Seodaemun Police booked PSY and a university hospital physician on suspicion of violating the Medical Service Act.
  • Investigators say prescriptions for Xanax and Stilnox were issued from 2022 until recently without in-person consultations.
  • Police allege PSY’s manager and other third parties collected the medications on his behalf rather than the singer picking them up.
  • P Nation apologized for third-party pickup as a clear mistake, citing PSY’s chronic sleep disorder while denying proxy prescribing.
  • The prescribing doctor denies wrongdoing, claiming remote treatment, and police say they may summon PSY after analyzing seized records.