“The prosecution’s theory is that the former officials were responsible for the production, distribution, and supply of the contaminated fentanyl,” the office affirmed in its statement. The caseNews about the death of patients that had died after being administered contaminated fentanyl for treatment while hospitalized broke in May 2025. Authorities seized the remaining contaminated batches and arrested the owner of HLB Pharma Group and nine other executives. So far, 96 deaths have been confirmed to be linked to the contaminated batches, but a further 70 deaths remain under investigation. The inspection happened right before the batches of contaminated fentanyl were produced.