Major Operation Targeting Health Insurance in Germany
Raids were carried out at 31 addresses in Germany due to millions of euros in fraudulent invoices issued to health insurers, and numerous valuables were seized.
In a large-scale operation conducted in Germany over suspicions of approximately 11 million euros in fraudulent billing to health insurers, assets belonging to suspects, including a couple of Turkish origin, were frozen.
Details of the Operation
Searches were carried out at a total of 31 homes and businesses in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse under the coordination of the Wuppertal Public Prosecutor's Office.
At the center of the investigation is an organization that provides home care services to intensive care patients.
Suspicious Billing Allegations
Authorities determined that some care services were provided by individuals who lacked sufficient professional qualifications.
It is emphasized that fraudulent invoices were issued to health insurers for services that were either never actually provided or did not meet the requirements.
Turkish Couple Detained
Within the scope of the investigation ongoing since December 2025 against 13 suspects, the primary suspects were detained.
According to information in the German press, the main suspects include 39-year-old Zeynep C. and her 44-year-old husband.
Assets Seized
As part of the investigation, precautionary measures were applied to assets with a total value of 5.9 million euros.
Security mortgages totaling 3.3. million euros were placed on the real estate belonging to the suspects.
Luxury Vehicles and Valuables
Luxury automobiles of the Maybach, Mercedes-AMG, and Lamborghini brands were seized during the searches.
Additionally, approximately 51 thousand euros in cash, 10 thousand euros in gold, 265 thousand euros in jewelry, 16 thousand euros in bags, and 140 thousand euros in watches were found.
Weapons and Drugs Found
During searches conducted by police teams at an address in Mettmann, a real firearm and ammunition were seized.
Cannabis and anabolic steroid substances, alongside numerous digital materials and documents, were also confiscated at the same address.