Event Brief
MPFA flags possible fake certificates for early MPF payouts
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Summary: Hong Kong’s MPFA says it has identified suspected fraud involving possibly fake medical certificates for early MPF withdrawals.
WHO: Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA)
WHAT: MPFA flagged suspected fraudulent medical certificates used to withdraw MPF contributions early and said it had identified suspected fraud on its online platform.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong
WHY: Two medical groups reported suspected cases to police, prompting MPFA to step up efforts to detect fraudulent certificates.
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