A former pharmacist in Chicago was found guilty in federal court on June 23 for stealing and selling authentic COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay.
Zhao Tangang, 36, stole COVID-19 vaccination cards from the pharmacy where he worked and sold them online. The cards were issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
During March and April 2021, Zhao posted online listings for over 650 COVID-19 vaccination cards that he advertised as “authentic” and “straight from the CDC.” Zhao sold 630 cards to about 200 buyers who paid him more than $5,600, according to prosecutors.
The jury convicted Zhao of 12 counts of theft of government property. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 28 and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison….