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Elon Musk flags possible social security fraud in US

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. [AFP]

Elon Musk has ignited fresh scrutiny of the United States Social Security Administration (SSA), after revealing data suggesting that thousands of individuals-some over 150 years old-are still listed as alive in the system.

The tech billionaire, who is heading a new government oversight initiative known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), shared his findings on social media, raising concerns about potential fraud and bureaucratic inefficiencies.

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