Detected insurance fraud reached 620 billion won in the first half of 2026, up 9.1% from a year earlier, according to the Financial Supervisory Service. The number of people detected rose 5.6% to 53,865. Regulators say organized schemes involving hospitals and insurance agents remain a priority and plan stronger coordination with police and other agencies.
The figures show both detected losses and the number of people involved moving higher at the same time.