How many employers face action for wage subsidy fraud?

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155 Employers Identified for Wage Subsidy Fraud Action

The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has identified 155 employers for action related to false claims and misuse of funds under the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU). These cases are among the 345 complaints received by Socso concerning PSU payments, which amounted to RM19,986,200.
False Claims and Misuse Identified

Socso has specifically identified 155 instances where employers are alleged to have made false claims or misused funds provided through the PSU. These actions are part of a broader review of 345 complaints lodged against employers regarding their PSU payments.
Action to Reclaim Funds

The identified cases are now subject to action by Socso with the aim of reclaiming the misappropriated PSU payments from the employers involved. This process is being undertaken to ensure the integrity of the government's wage subsidy initiative.
Suspension of Payments During Investigation

As a measure during the ongoing investigations into these alleged false claims, the ministry will temporarily suspend further PSU payments to the employers in question. This suspension will remain in effect until the investigations into the complaints have been concluded.

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