Six people have been issued a detention measure, four have been placed under house arrest, and nine have been issued lighter precautionary measures following the case concerning illegal import and distribution of Botox and fillers in Skopje, Strumica, and Bitola.
Late on Friday night, the Criminal Court decided on the measures, after it had heard all suspects. The investigation covers a total of 19 people suspected of criminal association, violation of industrial property rights and unauthorized use of another’s company, and receiving a bribe. The charge also covers six legal entities.
Among those arrested are doctors from City General Hospital September 8 and the Dermatology Clinic, as well as owners of private dermatology offices and individuals who organized the transport and distribution of illegally imported materials.