Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Seventh Arrest Made in Karnataka Spurious Medicines Racket Investigation
Police investigating an alleged fake-medicine business have arrested another person.
His name is Balasubramanian, and he was arrested in Chennai.
This brings the total number of arrests to seven.
Police say information from another accused led them to him.
He will remain in police custody for seven days while investigators ask questions.
Police suspect he ran a company that helped distribute the medicines.
They have not officially confirmed exactly what his role was.
Investigators are also trying to learn where the medicines came from and how they were repackaged and sold.
The Special Investigation Team arrested Balasubramanian in Chennai, bringing total arrests to seven.
Police said the arrest followed information obtained while questioning prime accused Prashanth.
Balasubramanian has been placed in seven-day police custody for questioning.
Investigators suspect he operated a dummy company used to distribute the alleged spurious medicines, though his role is not confirmed.
Police are examining how the medicines were procured, repackaged and distributed through multiple entities and networks.
- Who
- The Special Investigation Team arrested Balasubramanian; the investigation also involves accused Prashanth and Veeresh.
- What
- The SIT made its seventh arrest in an alleged interstate racket involving the manufacture and distribution of spurious medicines.
- When
- The arrest was confirmed on Tuesday; Balasubramanian was taken into seven-day police custody.
- Where
- Balasubramanian was arrested in Chennai, with alleged distribution extending to Chennai and other areas.
- Why
- Police are investigating how the medicines were procured, repackaged and distributed through multiple entities.
- Investigation
- Special Investigation Team probe into an alleged interstate spurious-medicines racket
- Latest arrest
- Balasubramanian
- Arrest location
- Chennai
- Total arrests
- Seven
- Custody period
- Seven days
- Suspected company role
- Police suspect Balasubramanian operated a dummy company used to facilitate distribution
- Role status
- Police officials have not yet confirmed his alleged role