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Here, families can pick up three Christmas presents per child.
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Here, families can pick up three Christmas presents per child.

Three Christmas presents per child, twelve families in half an hour. Aid organizations testify to the great need around Christmas – not least for Christmas presents
Report: Shortcomings when investigating subsidy violations
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Report: Shortcomings when investigating subsidy violations

Tips to the Swedish Social Insurance Agency and the Swedish Pensions Agency about suspected benefit fraud have increased sharply. However, in some cases there are serious shortcomings in the investigations carried out, according to a review conducted by the Swedish Social Insurance Inspectorate (ISF)
Social Insurance Agency: Technical problems resolved
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Social Insurance Agency: Technical problems resolved

The Swedish Social Insurance Agency experienced operational disruptions on Thursday that made certain services unavailable. In the afternoon, the agency stated that the problems had been resolved
A: Tighten the penalties for serious economic crimes
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A: Tighten the penalties for serious economic crimes

The punishment for serious economic crime has not kept pace with the increase in penalties in other areas, according to the Social Democrats. The party wants the maximum penalty for money laundering, embezzlement, fraud and tax crimes to be increased from six to ten years in prison, among other things
Thousands of gang members make a living on benefits
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Thousands of gang members make a living on benefits

Around 4,000 people in criminal gang circles receive their basic livelihood from various types of benefits, according to a recent report from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. It is astonishing and deeply provocative, says Minister of the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (M) to TT
Millions in grants have gone to deported people
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Millions in grants have gone to deported people

At least 40 million kronor in benefits have been paid out in 2024 to people who do not have the right to reside in Sweden, according to an analysis from the Payments Authority.
New way of calculating food costs could hit hard
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New way of calculating food costs could hit hard

The Swedish Consumer Agency has drastically lowered its forecast for household food costs next year, more than prices are expected to fall. This could have consequences for many
People from Norrbotten choose dental care in Finland
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People from Norrbotten choose dental care in Finland

In 2023, 1,110 people sought planned dental care abroad. People from Norrbotten are overrepresented – and Finland is the most common country to seek treatment
Woman received just over five million in grants – charged
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Woman received just over five million in grants – charged

A woman in her 60s from Eskilstuna is being charged with aggravated welfare fraud after receiving just over five million kronor in assistance compensation over several years, reports P4 Sörmland.
Proposal: Register children's school absences nationally
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Proposal: Register children's school absences nationally

A national absence register for children should be introduced - to stop cheating with benefits such as VAB. This is what the government's investigators suggest
Proposal: Negligence with unemployment insurance should result in a penalty fee
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Proposal: Negligence with unemployment insurance should result in a penalty fee

Anyone who is careless or cheats with unemployment insurance and activity support should be able to be punished with a penalty fee, the government's investigators propose.
Harmless Powder Found at Östersund Social Insurance Agency
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Harmless Powder Found at Östersund Social Insurance Agency

Police Authority Missed Reporting 11000 Work Injuries Over 10 Years
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Police Authority Missed Reporting 11000 Work Injuries Over 10 Years

The Police Authority missed during a ten-year period to report thousands of work-related injuries to the Social Insurance Agency – which employers are required to do, reports the Police Magazine.
Umeå Woman Ordered to Repay 643,000 Kronor to Social Insurance Agency
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Umeå Woman Ordered to Repay 643,000 Kronor to Social Insurance Agency

Pregnant Teachers Win Compensation for Pandemic Work Ban
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Pregnant Teachers Win Compensation for Pandemic Work Ban

Delays in Retraining Support Applications Cause Long Wait Times
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Delays in Retraining Support Applications Cause Long Wait Times

Long waiting times continue to plague those seeking the so-called re-orientation support. First it was CSN that malfunctioned, now it is at the Social Insurance Agency where the cases are piling up
Woman in Östersund Suspected of Gross Benefit Fraud for 800,000 kronor
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Woman in Östersund Suspected of Gross Benefit Fraud for 800,000 kronor

Woman in Gävle Charged for Receiving Sickness Benefit While Working Full-Time
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Woman in Gävle Charged for Receiving Sickness Benefit While Working Full-Time

A woman in Gävle was on full-time sick leave – at the same time as she worked full-time. Over 100,000 kronor was paid out incorrectly to the woman who is now being prosecuted for benefit fraud, writes Gefle Dagblad
Minister: No Priority for Sickness Benefit After Cosmetic Surgery
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Minister: No Priority for Sickness Benefit After Cosmetic Surgery

Unfair that the state pays sickness benefit after cosmetic surgery, when other sick people can be denied sickness benefit and lose their insurance? No, according to the responsible minister who says that those who have undergone cosmetic surgery do not have any priority.
Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate
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Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate

The Social Democrat and former Minister for Social Affairs Annika Strandhäll has decided to leave politics. Strandhäll has over the years been one of the party's most combative politicians, and her statements in social media have often led to heated debates and criticism
Sweden's Top Paid Agency Heads Revealed in New Survey
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Sweden's Top Paid Agency Heads Revealed in New Survey

Increased Sick Leave for Parents of Children with Mental Health Issues
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Increased Sick Leave for Parents of Children with Mental Health Issues

Parents of children with mental illness both take care of a sick child more often and are on sick leave more often than other parents, according to a new report from the Social Insurance Agency.
Government to Scrutinize 62,000 Gang-Linked Individuals in Sweden
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Government to Scrutinize 62,000 Gang-Linked Individuals in Sweden

Tens of thousands of gang criminals will be specially investigated by the authorities – to stop crime and fraud against the welfare system. Licenses will be revoked and incorrect payments stopped
SALAR Urges Halt to Closure of 35 Swedish Service Offices
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SALAR Urges Halt to Closure of 35 Swedish Service Offices

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