Pharmacist Arrested for Allegedly Forging Prescriptions to Sell Drugs
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Police arrested a man in his 70s in Kadima Tzuriel for allegedly forging prescriptions to illegally sell narcotic drugs like fentanyl and Ritalin. Investigators seized over 200,000 shekels in cash and found forged doctor stamps and IDs. A pharmacist was also arrested for selling the drugs to the suspect. Indictments are expected.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A man in his 70s was arrested for allegedly forging prescriptions to sell narcotic drugs.
- Investigators seized over 200,000 shekels, 20,000 euros, and 15,000 dollars in cash.
- The suspect possessed forged doctor stamps and dozens of fake identification cards.
- Controlled substances including fentanyl, Ritalin, and Percocet were allegedly involved.
- A pharmacist was also arrested for selling the drugs to the suspect.
- Indictments are expected to be filed by the Central District Prosecutor's Office.
Investigators from the Central District's Fraud Investigation Unit have arrested a suspect in Kadima Tzuriel, in his 70s, on suspicion of forging medical prescriptions to illegally acquire and sell narcotic medications. The investigation, initiated following a report from the Ministry of Health, revealed that the suspect possessed approximately 20 stamps from various pain and nerve specialists, along with dozens of forged identification cards and HMO cards belonging to others. Police also seized over 200,000 shekels, 20,000 euros, and 15,000 dollars in cash from his home. Authorities believe the suspect used these forged documents to obtain controlled substances, including fentanyl, Ritalin, and Percocet, which are classified as dangerous drugs and can be fatal if misused. In addition to the primary suspect, the Fraud Investigation Unit also arrested a pharmacist from the North who allegedly sold the medications to the suspect for cash. The arrests were made in cooperation with the Ministry of Health. The suspects' detention has been extended for investigative purposes, and the case file is being transferred to the Central District Prosecutor's Office (Criminal) with intentions to file indictments.
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