Pune police arrested seven people, including two licensed medical professionals, in a prescription fraud and drug distribution network spanning multiple cities.
Investigators allege doctors issued bogus prescriptions to facilitate diversion of controlled substances into illegal markets. The syndicate reportedly used pharmacies and couriers to move drugs across state lines.
Medical councils were notified to review the licenses of the accused physicians pending disciplinary proceedings. Health regulators said prescription monitoring systems flagged unusual ordering patterns that triggered the probe.
The arrests highlight concerns about abuse of pharmaceutical supply chains despite digital tracking initiatives. Police seized computers, prescription pads and stockpiles of medicines during coordinated searches.
Suspects face charges under narcotics and fraud statutes. Hospitals in Pune said they would audit affiliated practitioners as the criminal case proceeds toward trial.
Pune police arrested seven people, including two doctors, in a prescription fraud and drug distribution network spanning multiple cities. Medical councils were notified to review licenses amid controlled substance diversion allegations.
Drug control authorities suspended prescribing privileges for the accused doctors pending disciplinary outcomes. Pharmacies linked to the network face license reviews for failing to flag suspicious orders.
Hospital compliance officers began auditing electronic prescription logs tied to the arrested physicians.
Trial courts will determine bail after reviewing forensic accounting reports submitted by police.
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