Chicago Man Accused of Making Fake Prescription Form on Computer at Home

OAK LAWN, IL -- A Chicago man is charged with submitting a fake prescription to a pharmacist for a narcotic pain reliever, prosecutors said.

Abder Rahaman, 31, appeared before Cook County Judge Peter Felice on a charge of unauthorized possession of a prescription from.

The prosecutor said that Rahaman presented a fake prescriptionfor an opioid pain medication March 6 at the Mariano’s pharmacy, 11100 S. Cicero Ave.

The pharmacist contacted Oak Lawn police when something about the prescription looked fishy.

Police arrived and took Rahaman into custody, who allegedly admitted to having a “pill problem.”

According to the charges, Rahaman said he made the prescription form on his computer at home. Rahaman did not get the pills.

The Chicago man’s attorney told the judge that his client suffered from epilepsy and an irregular heartbeat.

Judge Felice gave Rahaman a $25,000 I-bond and ordered random drug testing while his case is pending.

Rahaman’s next court hearing is May 23 in Bridgeview.

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