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Fake medicine ring sold fake drugs worth ₹14 crore in Bengaluru

Fake medicine ring sold fake drugs worth ₹14 crore in Bengaluru
Image: Prajavani

A special investigation team uncovered a major ring involved in repackaging and selling fake medicines in Bengaluru. The accused, Prashanth Rajan Babu, opened three companies and sold fake drugs worth over ₹14 crore, later closing them to avoid suspicion. On August 18, the Drug Control Department and Bengaluru South Police raided a farm house in Kurubarakeranahalli village, seizing fake medicines, bottles, labels, and equipment worth ₹4.91 crore.

Originally reported by Prajavani Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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