The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens, accusing the pharmacy chain of filling millions of prescriptions without a legitimate purpose, including for dangerous amounts of opioids. The complaint alleges that Walgreens pressured pharmacists to fill prescriptions with red flags indicating they were likely unlawful, violating the Controlled Substances Act and False Claims Act. Walgreens denies the allegations and says it follows all laws and regulations, while the DOJ seeks to hold the company accountable for contributing to the opioid crisis.
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North Korea duped U.S. companies in tech-worker scheme to fund weapons program, Justice Department says
The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against Zhenxing "Danny" Wang and eight others for a scheme by North Korea to fund its weapons program through remote IT workers hired by U.S. companies, generating over $5 million. The operation involved thousands of workers using stolen identities, with some gaining access to sensitive data, while separate cases in Georgia and Massachusetts further highlight the ongoing threat of North Korean cyber fraud. Explain It To Me Like...
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