Podgorica police arrest two after illegal botox injections hospitalize women

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Authorities in Podgorica have arrested two individuals following the hospitalization of several women due to complications from illegal aesthetic treatments. The victims were treated at the Clinical Center of Montenegro (KCCG) after being injected with a suspected counterfeit botulinum toxin, potentially falsely labeled as Dysport.

Police have detained 44-year-old Ukrainian citizen Yulia Kushnereva on suspicion of practicing medicine without authorization and committing serious crimes against human health. She is also being investigated for the harm caused to at least three women. Additionally, 41-year-old Montenegrin citizen Dražen Lakićević was arrested on charges of illegal trade, as well as the production and distribution of harmful products. He is suspected of supplying the fraudulent toxin.

The Ministry of Health confirmed that sanitary and health inspections, in coordination with the police, have shut down the facility where the anti-age and aesthetic services were being provided outside of a registered medical institution. The facility lacked the necessary sanitary permits and compliance with hygiene standards. The investigation is ongoing under the direction of the Basic State Prosecutor's Office in Podgorica.

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Clinical Center of Montenegro · D. L. · Dražen Lakićević · Ministry of Health of Montenegro · Podgorica · Podgorica Police Department · Podgorica Security Department · Y. K. · Yulia Kushnereva

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[● 4 SOURCES] The Montenegrin national is suspected of illegal trade and the production and sale of harmful products. primorski.me · bizniscg.me · www.sjevercg.me · mondo.rs
[● 4 SOURCES] Police arrested a 44-year-old Ukrainian citizen and a 41-year-old Montenegrin citizen in connection with the incident. primorski.me · bizniscg.me · www.sjevercg.me · mondo.rs
[● 5 SOURCES] The Sanitary Inspection has issued a decision banning the facility from continuing its activities. cetinjskilist.com · etv.me · rtnk.me · verige.net · www.vijesti.me
[● 2 SOURCES] Authorities suspect that a counterfeit or improper preparation, falsely labeled as Dysport, was used. www.dan.co.me · mondo.rs
[● 4 SOURCES] The Ukrainian national is suspected of committing serious crimes against human health and practicing medicine without authorization. primorski.me · bizniscg.me · www.sjevercg.me · mondo.rs
[● 6 SOURCES] Several patients were hospitalized at the Clinical Center of Montenegro after receiving botulinum toxin injections. banjaluka.net · cetinjskilist.com · etv.me · verige.net · www.dan.co.me · +1 more