06.10.2025 13:11
The Social Security Institution (SGK) has initiated a comprehensive audit targeting individuals suspected of irregular retirement. In AI-assisted investigations, fraudulent insurance and fake divorce transactions have come to the forefront. Defense letters have been sent to nearly 100,000 individuals, and those found to have committed irregularities will be required to return their salaries along with legal interest.
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The Social Security Institution (SGK) has launched a large-scale audit targeting individuals suspected of fraudulent retirement. As the investigations conducted in many provinces, especially in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, reach the final stage, "defense letters" have started to be sent to the identified individuals.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT WITHIN 3 DAYS
Individuals who receive a notification at their home are required to apply to SGK within 3 business days. Legal action will be initiated against those who do not apply. During this process, only the information of retirees is being consulted; no detailed explanation is provided regarding why they are listed as suspicious.
AI-ASSISTED AUDIT
SGK has initiated retrospective scans supported by artificial intelligence with the special audit teams it has established as of 2025. The system analyzes reports and premium records to identify "suspicious retirement" situations. It has been noted that the most common irregularities are fake insurance and fraudulent divorce transactions.
SUSPECTS ARE INVITED TO EXPLAIN
As part of the audits, not only retirees but also individuals working in the same businesses during the same period are being heard as witnesses. Retirees identified with suspicious transactions are invited to explain themselves at the nearest SGK provincial or district directorates.
NEARLY 100,000 LETTERS SENT
It has been reported that the number of notifications prepared so far is approaching 100,000. SGK plans to shift the focus of audits to smaller and less populated provinces starting next year.
REFUND AND PENALTY IN CASE OF IRREGULARITY DETECTION
Individuals determined to have committed fraudulent retirement will have their salaries received during retirement reclaimed with legal interest. Additionally, if deemed necessary, SGK may file a criminal complaint against these individuals with judicial authorities. While the premiums for the identified period will be canceled, to regain retirement rights, both the return of the fraudulently received salary and the completion of missing premium days will be required.
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