Two Indian Nationals Charged With Smuggling Counterfeit Ozempic From China, DOJ Says
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against two Indian nationals accused of smuggling counterfeit versions of the weight-loss drug Ozempic from China into Florida.
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The U.S. Department of Justice announced criminal charges against two Indian nationals accused of smuggling counterfeit versions of the weight-loss drug Ozempic from China, according to an indictment filed in Florida.
The case comes as the use of GLP-1 drugs, including Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, for weight loss has reached new highs among U.S. adults, fueling demand that authorities say has also drawn counterfeiters into the market.
A Growing Counterfeit Concern
Counterfeit versions of popular GLP-1 medications have raised safety concerns among regulators and health officials, given that such products are not subject to the quality controls and oversight applied to legitimately manufactured drugs.
The indictment reflects continued federal scrutiny of the supply chains behind counterfeit pharmaceuticals as demand for weight-loss drugs has surged.
Further details on the scale of the alleged smuggling operation, or the specific charges the two individuals face, were not immediately available.
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