Sixteen people have been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly using falsified medical certificates claiming loss of working ability or terminal illness to fraudulently withdraw HK$4.3 million (US$548,680) in Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) savings.Police said on Thursday that the suspects comprised nine men and seven women, aged 29 to 63, who reported their occupations as chefs, drivers and waiters, among other jobs.Two of the suspects were allegedly core members of a syndicate running a middleman company, while the rest were MPF account holders.
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THU · 2026-06-11 · 12:58 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0611-83602
NSR-2026-0611-83602News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial
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). The suspects, nine men and seven women aged 29 to 63, are accused of using fake medical certificates to claim loss of working ability or terminal illness.
Danny MokSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-11 · 12:58 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Sixteen individuals have been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly defrauding the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF). The suspects, nine men and seven women aged 29 to 63, are accused of using fake medical certificates to claim loss of working ability or terminal illness. Through these fraudulent claims, they reportedly withdrew approximately HK$4.3 million (US$548,680) in MPF savings. Police stated that two of the arrested individuals were allegedly core members of a syndicate operating a middleman company, while the others were MPF account holders. The arrests were announced by police on Thursday.
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Two suspects were allegedly core members of a syndicate, while the rest were MPF account holders.
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The suspects are nine men and seven women, aged 29 to 63.
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The alleged fraudulent withdrawals amount to HK$4.3 million (US$548,680).
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Sixteen people arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly using falsified medical certificates to fraudulently withdraw MPF savings.
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