# St. Georgi University Hospital fraud investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/st-georgi-university-hospital-fraud-investigation
> Updated: 2026-10-05T10:55:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement and medical oversight agencies conducted a large-scale raid on the St. Georgi University Hospital in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The operation targeted suspected financial crimes involving the systemic draining of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) through fictitious hospitalizations.

During the investigation, authorities focused on the hospital’s rheumatology and nephrology clinics, seizing medical histories, financial reports, and other documentation. The police activity disrupted hospital functions and caused many patients to miss scheduled appointments.

As the investigation progressed, approximately 10 individuals were detained, including Prof. Dr. Mariela Geneva-Popova, the Dean of the Medical Faculty and Head of the Rheumatology Clinic. The probe follows previous investigations into an organized crime group that allegedly caused 500,000 euros in damages through approximately 4,000 fraudulent medical procedures and referrals.

## Claims

- Economic Police conducted a large-scale operation at the St. George University Hospital in Plovdiv. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Approximately 10 people were detained during the operation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Prof. Dr. Mariela Geneva-Popova, Dean of the Medical Faculty and Head of the Rheumatology Clinic, was among those detained. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The investigation concerns the alleged embezzlement of funds from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) through fictitious hospitalizations. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Police searched the Rheumatology and Nephrology clinics and seized medical and financial documents. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A previous investigation alleged an organized crime group caused 500,000 euro in damages through 4,000 fake medical procedures. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Plovdiv medical dean detained in NHIF fraud investigation

Police detained approximately 10 people, including the Dean of the Medical Faculty in Plovdiv, during an investigation into alleged NHIF fund embezzlement via fictitious hospitalizations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plovdiv-medical-dean-detained-in-nhif-fraud-investigation

### 2026-10-05: St. Georgi Hospital in Plovdiv raided over suspected insurance fraud

Police and prosecutors are conducting a massive raid at St. Georgi University Hospital in Plovdiv, investigating a suspected scheme to defraud the National Health Insurance Fund via fictitious hospitalizations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-georgi-hospital-in-plovdiv-raided-over-suspected-insurance-fraud

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