Summary: Europol has dismantled a criminal network that executed a €6.7 million healthcare subsidy fraud against France’s public health insurance system, utilizing fake diplomas and stolen patient data. The operation, which began in July 2024, involved fictitious businesses billing for non-existent hearing aids and laundering funds through shell companies across Europe. A coordinated takedown resulted in multiple arrests, asset seizures, and further actions to disrupt the laundering networks in Germany.
Affected: France’s public health insurance system and associated health services
Keypoints :
- Criminal network established fraudulent hearing aid businesses using forged diplomas.
- Over €6.7 million was claimed through false reimbursement requests for nonexistent services.
- Cross-border cooperation led to multiple arrests and significant asset seizures across France and Germany.
- Highlights the vulnerabilities in healthcare systems regarding verification and patient data security.