Police search K-pop star Psy's office over alleged illegal prescriptions

South Korean police have taken further action against K-pop star Psy after he was under probe in August over allegations that he had received prescriptions for psychotropic drugs via a proxy.

- Lim Ruey Yan

The singer's agency, P Nation, disclosed on Dec 11 that the Seodaemun Police Station in Seoul searched his office and seized his car in Gangnam district in Seoul on Dec 4 for alleged violations of the Medical Service Act.

The police also seized his mobile phone for digital forensics and are securing data related to remote and proxy prescriptions.

"We have actively cooperated with the authorities' investigations and will continue to take necessary measures in accordance with legal procedures," P Nation said in the statement.