How many work passes were fraudulently approved?

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1,306 Work Passes Fraudulently Approved

The Immigration Department will revoke all Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS) that were fraudulently approved. This action follows the discovery of irregular PLKS approvals under Ops Crack, a joint operation with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The syndicate allegedly bypassed required levy payments to issue these fraudulent work passes.
Irregular PLKS Approvals Discovered

Authorities have identified 1,306 work passes that were approved irregularly. These passes were issued through the hacking of the Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs). The department's director-general, Datuk Zakaria Shaaban, announced that all such passes would be revoked as a primary step.
Syndicate Exploited System Quotas

Investigations revealed that a syndicate exploited PLKS quotas allocated in 2011. By hacking into the MyIMMs system, they were able to bypass the necessary levy payments. This fraudulent scheme led to the issuance of the 1,306 work passes without proper adherence to regulations.
Estimated RM2.4 Million in Government Losses

The fraudulent approval of these work passes resulted in an estimated RM2.4 million in losses for the government. This figure represents the uncollected levies and other associated financial implications stemming from the bypassed payment system. The MACC is actively investigating and freezing bank accounts believed to be linked to the case.
Operation Led to Arrests and Seizures

The discovery was made during Ops Crack, a joint operation involving the Immigration Department and the MACC. The anti-graft agency had previously announced the arrest of 12 individuals, including immigration and police officers, for their alleged involvement. Authorities also seized cash, foreign currency, electronic devices, and jewellery during the operation.

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