Israeli Authorities Indict Man and Pharmacist for Forging Prescriptions
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Israeli prosecutors have indicted a 74-year-old man and a pharmacist for allegedly operating a six-month scheme to forge prescriptions and traffic controlled medications. The pair is accused of issuing 117 fake prescriptions, dispensing thousands of drugs, and selling them for an estimated 58,000 shekels. The man also allegedly engaged in money laundering, with related funds estimated at over 335,000 shekels. The prosecution seeks their detention pending trial.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An Israeli man, 74, and a pharmacist were indicted for forging prescriptions and trafficking controlled drugs.
- The scheme allegedly involved issuing 117 fake prescriptions over six months.
- The pharmacist allegedly dispensed drugs from forged prescriptions for 400-500 shekels each.
- The man is also suspected of money laundering totaling at least 335,000 shekels.
- Prosecutors requested the detention of both suspects until the end of legal proceedings.
The Israeli Public Prosecution filed an indictment on Thursday against a 74-year-old man from Kadima-Tzoran and a pharmacist from a pharmacy in the Beit Yanai region. The charges stem from suspicions of forging medical prescriptions and dispensing and trafficking controlled medications.
According to the indictment, the two are suspected of collaborating for approximately six months in an organized scheme to issue fake prescriptions and dispense thousands of controlled substances before selling them to third parties. The older suspect allegedly obtained prescription forms, dozens of forged ID cards and their supplements, and 18 stamps attributed to specialist doctors. He used these to create 117 prescriptions containing false information for individuals, including family members, who were unaware their identities were being used.
The prosecution attributes to the pharmacist the dispensing of medications despite his alleged knowledge that the prescriptions were forged and without verifying their authenticity or the identities presented, as required by procedure. He reportedly received between 400 and 500 shekels for each prescription, totaling an estimated 58,000 shekels.
The indictment also indicates the man sold the medications to others for money and hid cash at his home. The funds associated with suspected money laundering attributed to him are estimated at no less than 335,000 shekels, in addition to foreign currency.
The case arises amid warnings about the dangers of trading controlled medications outside of medical supervision, as their use without medical follow-up can lead to serious complications, according to the case details. The prosecution has requested the detention of the accused until the legal proceedings are concluded. The charges remain subject to court review and do not constitute a final conviction.
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