12.03.2026 14:00
In the last 5 years, approximately 650,000 individuals whose retirement was determined to be fraudulent have had their pensions revoked in the audits of fake insurance and favor-based insurance conducted by the Social Security Institution (SGK). While it was stated that SGK audits are ongoing, citizens were warned to check their records. For individuals identified as having fake insurance, not only is the retirement revoked, but SGK can also legally demand the return of previously paid pensions and expenses incurred under health services along with legal interest.
The Social Security Institution (SGK) has expanded its retirement audits in response to claims of fake insurance and favoritism in insurance. Thanks to the artificial intelligence-supported analysis system implemented by the institution, false insurance notifications are examined through digital data, and as a result of the checks, the retirement transactions of approximately 650,000 individuals who unlawfully gained retirement rights in the last five years have been canceled.
In the investigations conducted by SGK, individuals who have insurance premiums paid despite not actually working, shell companies, and short-term suspicious insurance entries have been scrutinized. It has been determined that some individuals were falsely registered as insured solely to meet retirement conditions.
E-GOVERNMENT RECORDS ARE WARNING
Citizens who want to know whether they are affected by the audit process are advised to check their service records through e-Government. It is noted that some letter codes seen in the SGK system provide important clues regarding the investigation and audit processes.
PENSIONS ARE BEING CUT, REPAYMENT IS REQUESTED
As a result of the audits, individuals identified as having fake insurance are not only subjected to retirement cancellation. SGK can legally request the return of previously paid pensions and expenses incurred under health services along with legal interest. Authorities state that this situation could create serious financial obligations for some citizens.
LEGAL PROCESS MAY BEGIN
SGK officials stated that if fake insurance transactions are detected, a legal process could be initiated with charges of forgery in official documents. Additionally, it was warned that if repayment is not made, enforcement and seizure processes may come into play.
Institution officials recommend that citizens regularly check their insurance records and apply to SGK in case of suspicious situations to avoid victimization.