Attention those committing insurance fraud! SSI has pressed the button
The Social Security Institution (SSI) has launched an investigation into fake insurance and fraudulent workplaces. To this end, the "Fake Insurance and Fake Workplace Tracking Platform" has been established. Those who obtain insurance without actually working at a workplace, as well as those who set up fake workplaces, will face severe sanctions.
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Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan announced in recent days that they have established the "Fake Insurance and Fake Workplace Tracking Platform".
Minister Işıkhan stated that with this initiative, they are quickly identifying and taking necessary action against malicious individuals who disrupt citizens' social security rights and attempt to unfairly collect their money.
WILL BE RECOVERED WITH INTEREST
With this application, severe sanctions will be imposed on those who obtain insurance for their close circle without them actually working at a workplace, as well as on fake workplaces.
Under this procedure, once fake insured individuals are identified, any pensions granted will be canceled, and unpaid salaries and other funds will be recovered with interest. Criminal complaints will be filed with the Public Prosecutor's Offices against those involved.
The registration record, e-insurance password, and workplace registration number of employers who report fake workplaces and fake insured individuals will be canceled.
According to the report in Takvim, the actions taken against employers who report fake workplaces and fake insured individuals are listed as follows:
The registration record, e-insurance password, and workplace registration number of a workplace determined to be fake from the beginning are canceled.
If there are premiums paid from a fake workplace, they will not be refunded under the provisions of the Code of Obligations and will be recorded as revenue by the SSI.
If there are incentives and supports utilized improperly, they will be recovered along with late payment penalties and late interest.
If a minimum labor investigation or examination has been conducted regarding the workplace, fake reports will be canceled, and a recalculation and re-evaluation will be performed.
Information will be provided to the relevant tax office for necessary actions to be taken in terms of tax legislation.
Pensions, income, temporary incapacity allowances, and health expenses paid by the SSI due to fake insurance reporting will be collected from the employer along with legal interest.
If deemed necessary, audit activities will be carried out for all other workplaces of the employer within the scope of fake workplace/fake insurance.
Professional members (certified public accountants and financial advisors) found to be responsible for fake insurance reports will be held jointly and severally liable along with the employer.
Information will be provided to the professional chamber to which the professional member is affiliated for action to be taken in accordance with disciplinary legislation.
Criminal complaints will be filed with the Public Prosecutor's Offices against those involved.