Company owner charged over false RM275,000 wage subsidy claim
GEORGE TOWN: A construction company owner was charged with submitting false information to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) in a 2022 targeted wage subsidy claim.
Construction company owner Muhammad Ra abilshah Samzali, 42, appeared in Sessions Court charged with submitting fraudulent information to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) regarding a 2022 targeted wage subsidy claim. The charge alleges that Ra abilshah submitted a false document titled SIP Subsidi Upah Bersasar 5.0, claiming 163 workers were employed by MRSJ Builders Sdn Bhd when they were not.
The claims allegedly totalled RM275,400. The offence took place at MRSJ Builders office in Jalan Sungai Dua, Gelugor, on February 14, 2022. If convicted, Ra abilshah could face up to 20 years imprisonment and a substantial fine. The Deputy Public Prosecutor requested bail of RM10,000 with monthly MACC office attendance, which was eventually reduced to RM5,000.
Ra abilshah's lawyer argued for minimum bail, citing the businessman's monthly income and familial responsibilities. The court set a mention date for November 2.
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