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PSY Detained in Seoul Over Alleged Illegal Psychotropic Prescriptions

Police are scrutinizing alleged remote prescribing of Xanax and Stilnox, with P Nation citing a chronic sleep disorder.

South Korean entertainer Psy performs at a public event prior to a public screening in Seoul of the South Korea vs Russia football match at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, early on June 18, 2014. Giant television screens were erected around Seoul ahead of the country's first game at the 2014 Brazilian World Cup. South Korea drew with Russia leaving both countries trailing Belgium who head the Group H table after beating Algeria 2-1 earlier. AFP PHOTO / Ed Jones corea del sur seul Psy campeonato mundial de futbol 2014 cantante pop canta antes del partido corea del sur vs rusia
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Overview

  • Seodaemun police detained the 47-year-old singer under an arrest warrant on suspicion of violating South Korea’s Medical Service Act.
  • Investigators say some prescriptions may have been issued without required in-person consultations, with third parties including his manager collecting the medicines.
  • Local reports name Xanax and Stilnox as the drugs under review, which are classified as addictive substances under South Korean law.
  • Police searched a university hospital, seized PSY’s medical records, and are questioning a doctor who denies illegal prescribing and says care was delivered remotely.
  • P Nation acknowledges a diagnosed sleep disorder and the use of sleeping pills, admits occasional third-party pickups, and denies systematic or intentional lawbreaking.