Bulgarian police uncover scheme defrauding health fund via fake dental services

Bulgarian authorities have exposed a sophisticated scheme to defraud the National Health Insurance Fund by fabricating dental services. The Ministry of Interior announced that a specific dental practice received over 330,000 Bulgarian leva in 2025 alone for treatments that were never rendered to non-existent patients.

The investigation revealed that the practice submitted claims for patients who had never visited the clinic. This fraudulent activity highlights a significant vulnerability in the healthcare fund's oversight mechanisms. The police are now working to identify all individuals involved and the full extent of the financial losses incurred.

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Police have uncovered a scheme to defraud the National Health Insurance Fund through fictitious dental services.

This case underscores the ongoing challenges in preventing healthcare fraud. The authorities are committed to prosecuting those responsible and implementing stricter controls to safeguard public funds and ensure the integrity of the health insurance system.

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Over 330,000 leva were paid in 2025 to the registered practice for patients who did not actually visit.