Document Library — Federal Counterfeit Drug Prosecutions
In the age of the Internet, trying and convicting drug counterfeiters often involves resource-intensive investigation across multiple jurisdictions and even when those resources are available, current laws and regulations aren't always enough to deter these criminals' activity. Determined prosecutors employ a range of laws to bring these charges—including violations of the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Controlled Substances Act, and criminal codes that address fraud, counterfeiting, theft and money laundering.
In this ongoing project, PSM is gathering court documents that offer insight into how prosecutors have approached these cases. We've started with federal cases, but plan to expand into state prosecutions in the future.
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Food and Drugs violations
Drug Abuse Prevention: Criminal Forfeitures
Read the statute: 21 USC § 853
Drug Abuse Prevention: Attempt & Conspiracy
Read the statute: 21 USC § 963
Drug Abuse Prevention: Importation of Controlled Substances
Read the statute: 21 USC § 952
Drug Abuse Prevention: Prohibited Acts A
Read the statute: 21 USC § 960
Criminal Charges
Trafficking in counterfeit goods
Read the statute: 18 USC § 2320(a)(4)
Anti-Kickback statute
Read the statute: 42 USC § 1320a-7