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PSY Booked in South Korea Over Alleged Illegal Prescriptions and Proxy Pickups

Investigators are reviewing seized hospital records after a tip-off to determine next steps.

Overview

  • Seoul Seodaemun Police booked PSY and a university hospital doctor on suspicion of violating the Medical Service Act.
  • Authorities allege prescriptions for Xanax and Stilnox were issued without required in-person visits from 2022 until recently, with his manager and others collecting the drugs.
  • Police conducted a search and seizure at the university hospital and secured medical records for analysis.
  • P Nation apologized for third-party pickups, said PSY is treated for a chronic sleep disorder under medical supervision, and denied proxy prescribing.
  • The doctor denies wrongdoing, citing remote consultations, and police say they may summon PSY after reviewing the seized records.