South Jersey Pharmacist and Wife Face Federal Charges in Prescription Drug and Citizenship Case
South Jersey Pharmacist and Wife Face Federal Charges in Prescription Drug and Citizenship Case
Federal authorities have charged a New Jersey pharmacist and his wife in separate cases involving prescription drug distribution and alleged false statements made during the U.S. citizenship process.
According to federal prosecutors, Charles Suh, 63, of Voorhees, New Jersey, is accused of illegally dispensing oxycodone based on prescriptions that he allegedly knew were not legitimate. The charges stem from incidents that reportedly took place between June and November 2021.
Authorities allege that Suh provided oxycodone to individuals on 15 separate occasions during that period. Court documents state that most of the prescriptions resulted in the dispensing of 120 pills containing 30 milligrams of oxycodone. In some cases, the medication allegedly involved pills containing 10 or 15 milligrams of the drug.
Federal prosecutors claim that the prescriptions were not issued by a physician for a legitimate medical purpose. As a licensed pharmacist, Suh is accused of knowingly dispensing the controlled substance despite the alleged irregularities connected to the prescriptions.
Oxycodone is a powerful prescription pain medication that is classified as a controlled substance because of its potential for misuse and addiction. Federal authorities continue to pursue cases involving the unlawful distribution of prescription drugs as part of broader efforts to combat prescription medication abuse.
In a separate matter, Suh’s wife, So Yong Suh, 62, has been charged with making false statements in connection with her application for U.S. citizenship.
Prosecutors allege that while completing her N-400 naturalization application, she stated that she had never been arrested. Authorities contend that she had, in fact, been arrested at least four times before submitting the application.
Federal officials also allege that she failed to disclose a civil lawsuit settlement during bankruptcy proceedings. According to prosecutors, that omission contributed to the dismissal of the bankruptcy case.
The charges against Charles Suh and So Yong Suh are separate, but both cases are now being handled in federal court. At this stage, the allegations remain accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Court records indicate that the couple is represented by a federal public defender. No public response to the allegations was immediately available.
The case highlights two distinct areas of federal enforcement: the regulation of controlled prescription medications and the accuracy of information provided during immigration and naturalization proceedings. Federal authorities continue to emphasize the importance of compliance with both healthcare regulations and immigration laws as the legal process moves forward.
Sources
- U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey
- Federal court filings and charging documents related to the case
- United States Department of Justice (DOJ)
