Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) Group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said the arrests followed intelligence gathering and investigations under "Ops Stroke", carried out in collaboration with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) since Sept 3 last year. Mohammed Azman advised contributors to deal directly with the organisation for any claim applications, which are provided free of charge, to avoid being manipulated by third-party agents or syndicates. "Perkeso constantly monitors for any elements of manipulation or fraud, and contributors are urged to always be honest and trustworthy when submitting claims. He noted that such activities pose a serious threat to the long-term sustainability of the country's social security funds. Mohammed Azman said fund leakages due to fraudulent claims could jeopardise Perkeso's ability to provide essential assistance to contributors who are genuinely eligible and in need of protection.

Source: The Edge Markets January 22, 2026 08:29 UTC