Pharmacists caught selling fake Viagra

By Park Si-soo

A group of pharmacists were caught selling fake Viagra pills imported from China, police said Monday.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said 15 pharmacists were booked on suspicion of selling the fake pills that could cause consumers to die of a heart attack in the worst case.

Each pill was purchased for 2,000 won and resold to consumers for 15,000-18,000 won each, police added.

Experts called for a tough crackdown on the circulation of fake Viagra pills.

Offenders without a prior criminal record face a fine of up to 5 million won or a business suspension for up to 15 days.