Bengaluru Fake Drug Scam: Cancer Medicines Supplied to 90+ Hospitals
What Happened
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Bengaluru has uncovered a suspected counterfeit medicine racket that allegedly supplied fake cancer medicines, life-saving drugs, and ICU injections to more than 90 hospitals and clinics. Police arrested Veeresh Kumar Jain, owner of Krupa Healthcare, after raids recovered suspected counterfeit medicines. Investigators allege that low-cost and even expired medicines were repackaged, relabelled as reputed brands, and sold at discounts of up to 50%.
Key Takeaways
The case has raised serious concerns about patient safety and the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain. Authorities are investigating a possible interstate network involving more than 15 medical representatives, while examining financial and supply records to identify the full scale of the racket and affected healthcare facilities.