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PSY Detained in Seoul Probe Into Alleged Illegal Psychotropic Prescriptions

The case focuses on third-party pickups of controlled sleep medications without required in-person consultations.

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El creador del éxito \"Gangnam Style\", Psy, fue detenido en Seúl por la presunta obtención ilegal de medicamentos. 
'Gangnam Style'

Overview

  • Seodaemun police arrested Park Jae‑sang and a university hospital doctor in an investigation into unlawful prescribing and collection of controlled drugs.
  • Investigators searched the hospital and seized the singer’s medical records after an anonymous tip initiated the probe.
  • Police suspect representatives collected prescription medications for PSY since 2022 instead of the patient appearing in person as required.
  • Reported drugs include Xanax and Stilnox, which carry strict controls under South Korea’s Medical Service Act.
  • P Nation says PSY has a diagnosed chronic sleep disorder and apologized for some third‑party pickups while denying intent to break the law, and the doctor denies illegal prescribing, citing remote treatment.