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Care fraud investigation — facts when you suspect healthcare abuse
Specialised in care fraud

Care fraud investigation — facts when you suspect healthcare abuse

False billing, PGB fraud or phantom care? We investigate discreetly and deliver legally admissible evidence you can act on immediately.

  • Experience with PGB fraud, billing fraud and phantom care
  • Legally admissible evidence for administrative and criminal proceedings
  • Discreet investigation without disrupting the care relationship
  • Combined use of surveillance, digital investigation and administrative analysis

Care Fraud Investigation

Healthcare fraud costs the Dutch society hundreds of millions of euros annually. It involves deliberate deception — care that was never provided yet billed, personal care budgets (PGB) spent on unrelated expenses, inflated hour records, or clients pressured into complicity. For health insurers, municipalities, care offices and healthcare organisations, suspicions are often difficult to substantiate. That is where investigation comes in. SAJ Recherche conducts targeted investigations into fraud patterns in the healthcare sector and delivers a factual, verifiable case file.

What we investigate

What forms of care fraud do we investigate?

We investigate the most common forms of healthcare fraud. Billing fraud — care that was not or only partially delivered yet fully billed. PGB fraud — personal care budgets spent on non-care-related expenses. Phantom care — fictitious clients or treatments that exist only on paper. Upcoding — reporting more expensive treatments than actually performed. Unlicensed care provision — staff without proper qualifications delivering care.

Who do we work for?

Health insurers verifying fraud signals. Municipalities auditing PGB expenditure. Care offices investigating irregular long-term care claims. Healthcare organisations suspecting internal abuse. Industry bodies safeguarding sector quality and integrity.

What does the investigation deliver?

You receive a complete investigation file with factual findings, supported by surveillance reports, digital analyses and administrative evidence. The report is prepared for use in administrative proceedings (reclaims, fines), criminal complaints or internal measures. We report objectively and factually — no assumptions, only evidence.

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How we work

1

Intake and signal analysis

You share your suspicions and available signals. We assess whether there is sufficient grounds for investigation and design a proportionate investigation plan.

2

Investigation execution

Depending on the case, we deploy surveillance, administrative auditing, digital investigation or a combination. The investigation is conducted entirely discreetly.

3

Analysis and reporting

All findings are analysed and compiled into a clear report. You receive concrete conclusions with supporting evidence.

4

Advice and next steps

We advise on possible follow-up actions: filing complaints, reclaims, contract termination or escalation to regulators. If needed, we support the legal proceedings.

⚖️ Legal framework

SAJ Recherche operates in compliance with the Dutch Private Security and Investigation Agencies Act (Wpbr) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/AVG). All investigations are conducted under POB licence 8779, issued by the Ministry of Justice and Security.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is care fraud?
Care fraud is the deliberate deception of healthcare financiers by billing for care that was not, not fully, or not properly delivered. It can involve false claims, PGB misuse, fictitious clients or unlicensed care provision.
How do you detect care fraud?
We combine multiple investigation methods: surveillance of actual care delivery, analysis of billing patterns, digital investigation of those involved, and administrative verification. Irregularities in administration often provide the first hard leads.
Is the investigation legally admissible?
Yes. We operate within the framework of the Dutch Private Security and Investigation Agencies Act (Wpbr) and GDPR. The investigation is proportionately designed and our reports meet the requirements for both administrative and criminal evidence.
How quickly can a care fraud investigation start?
Following intake, we can typically begin within 48 hours. Expedited starts are available for urgent situations.
What does a care fraud investigation cost?
Costs vary per case depending on scope and complexity. After the intake you receive a transparent quotation with no hidden fees.
Can you also advise on prevention?
Yes. We advise organisations on fraud prevention, internal controls and signal recognition. Prevention is better than cure — especially in the healthcare sector.

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Schedule a free intake meeting and discover how we can help.