Fake old age pension, disability books used at post offices for encashment

…investigation launched

The Human Services and Social Security Ministry has uncovered a fraudulent scheme involving unauthorised copies of Old Age Pension and Permanent Disability Books, which have been submitted for encashment at post offices and other payment venues across the country.
According to a statement from the ministry, these counterfeit books lack the official security features and colors of the legitimate documents. “We have provided all the information and evidence in our possession to the Guyana Police Force (GPF),” the ministry’s statement said.
The GPF has since launched an investigation into the matter. The ministry further warned that anyone attempting to present these unauthorised books for encashment will also be held accountable.
In response to this discovery, the ministry has requested that its staff, along with personnel at the Guyana Post Office (GPO) and other payment venues, increase their vigilance when handling pension and disability books.