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Fake medicine scam exposed in Bengaluru; accused earned ₹12 crore with fake labels in 4 months

Fake medicine scam exposed in Bengaluru; accused earned ₹12 crore with fake labels in 4 months
Image: Public TV

The SIT investigation has exposed the fake medicine scam. The kingpin Prashanth and his gang reportedly earned ₹11-12 crore in just 4 months by attaching fake labels. They were found to be purchasing labels from Turkey and printing them in Bengaluru, attaching them to Pfizer tubes, and selling the medicine. Prashanth reportedly confessed during the SIT interrogation.

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