16 arrested over bogus MPF withdrawal requests due to serious health problems
Sixteen individuals have been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly defrauding the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) out of HK$4.3 million. The suspects, including alleged intermediaries and MPF account holders, used falsified medical certificates to claim early withdrawals due to serious health issues. Police stated that the intermediaries recruited members and facilitated the fraudulent applications, with some advertising their services on social media. AI
