An arrest has been made in the investigation into a prescription drug fraud ring linked to the death of 80s movie star Corey Haim, the California Attorney General’s office confirmed Wednesday.
“We can confirm that an arrest was made during the course of our investigation, though we cannot provide further details at this time,” a statement from Attorney General Jerry Brown’s press office said.
Brown’s office is conducting a probe of 38-year-old Haim’s death because an unauthorized prescription in his name was found during a probe of fraudulent drug-prescription pads in San Diego.
Brown, who is running for California governor, said last week the prescription drug ring under investigation operates by ordering prescription drug pads from authorized vendors using stolen doctor identities.
The pads are sold on the street to prescription drug addicts or dealers.
The Los Angeles County Coroner has said four prescription drug bottles with Haim’s name on them were found in his apartment, but no illicit drugs, and there was no sign of foul play.
Haim, who starred in “The Lost Boys” and several other big 1980s movies before battling financial and drug problems for decades, died March 10.