A dermatologist has been arrested for illegally administering propofol to patients for non-medical purposes.
On September 21, a judge at the Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for the suspect, identified as A, citing concerns over potential evidence destruction related to violations of drug management laws.
A is accused of administering propofol to patients at a dermatology clinic in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, for sedation and anesthesia without medical necessity. Investigations revealed that from January 2022 to August 2023, A administered the drug approximately 360 times to around 20 patients.
The Namdaemun Police Station conducted a search of A's clinic in June, securing relevant materials, and applied for the arrest warrant on September 11.
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