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Hong Kong flags fake medical certificates for fraudulent pension payouts

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Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is investigating suspected fraudulent medical certificates used to claim early pension payouts. Two medical groups have reported cases to the police, where doctors' details were allegedly used without authorization to support claims of permanent incapacity. The MPFA is collaborating with medical bodies to prevent the misuse of forged documents for illegal early withdrawal of retirement funds. AI

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Hong Kong flags fake medical certificates for fraudulent pension payouts

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma ·

    Hong Kong’s MPF authority flags fraudulent certificates in early pension payouts

    Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is stepping up efforts to detect fraudulent certificates used for early withdrawal of pension contributions after two medical groups reported suspected cases to police in recent weeks. Responding to an inquiry from the…

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