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Psy Booked in South Korea Prescription-Drug Probe After Hospital Raid

The probe centers on alleged breaches of Korean rules that require face-to-face exams plus patient pickup for psychotropic medications.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: (AUSTRALIA OUT) South Korean singer, songwriter Psy poses during a portrait shoot at the Marquee Club, The Star on October 16, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Marco Del Grande/The Sydney Morning Herald/Fairfax Media via Getty Images via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Seoul Seodaemun police booked Psy and a university hospital doctor over suspicions involving Xanax and Stilnox prescriptions dating from 2022 to recently.
  • Investigators say the singer had his manager and other third parties collect the medicines, which is generally prohibited under the Medical Service Act.
  • Police launched the case on a tip-off and seized medical records in a raid on the university hospital as they review potential violations.
  • P Nation apologized for third-party pickups, cited Psy’s diagnosed chronic sleep disorder, and denied any proxy prescribing of the drugs.
  • The doctor has denied wrongdoing and claims consultations were conducted remotely, while police are analyzing records and may summon Psy for further questioning.