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More arrests to come in fake claims probe


On alert: Sasedharan says ppSb initiated an internal investigation four weeks ago after it was alerted by Socso that at least 15 of its workers have allegedly been making fraudulent claims since 2019. — LIm beNG tatt/the Star

BUTTERWORTH: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) swoop on doctors, hospital staff and agents for alleged malpractices is just the tip of the iceberg, with investigations now likely to be expanded to more government agencies, sources say.

“There will be more arrests. We can’t comment more as investigations are ongoing,” said a source, adding that graft busters are hunting for the mastermind.

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