Customs Raid in Franconia Uncovers 80+ Black Work Suspects
The Main Customs Office Schweinfurt recently conducted a targeted inspection on September 22, 2025, focusing on the catering and accommodation trade in Lower and Upper Franconia. The aim was to ensure compliance with Germany's general minimum wage, social security obligations, and to root out illegal employment and unauthorized receipt of social benefits.
The catering and accommodation trade is a key sector for customs in the fight against black work, given its size and employment intensity. The inspection, led by the head of the press office at the Hauptzollamt Schweinfurt, involved 27 businesses and 116 interviews. On-site investigations were conducted in 30 of these establishments.
The inspection revealed more than 80 suspected violations of the Anti-Black Work Act. These included discrepancies in social security contributions, immigration law violations, and potential minimum wage violations. The general minimum wage in Germany, since January 1, 2025, stands at 12.82 euros per hour.
Following the inspection, the customs office will conduct further extensive inspections to compare employee data with payroll and financial records, and examine additional business documents. The results of these follow-up inspections will be made public in due course.
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