The National Family Allowance Fund (Cnaf) detected €508,8 million in fraud in 2025, a 13% increase year-on-year. This rise is attributed to stricter controls and the modernization of the tools used by the organization, which distributes nearly €100 billion in benefits annually.
In total, 29,2 million checks were carried out, the vast majority of which were automated through data matching with other government agencies. A smaller proportion of checks were conducted directly by inspectors with benefit recipients.
Digital tools to target controls
The Cnaf highlights the increased use of digital tools, such as pre-filled income declarations and an algorithm for identifying high-risk cases. These developments aim to secure information upstream and improve the effectiveness of audits.
The operations carried out in 2025 resulted in the regularization of €1,68 billion, including sums paid in error and amounts reallocated to the beneficiaries. The detected frauds may lead to financial penalties, or even legal proceedings in the most serious cases.
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