Major Customs Operation Uncovers 23 Cases of Potential Labor Abuses in Osnabrück
The Main Customs Office in Osnabrück has concluded a major inspection operation targeting undeclared work and illegal employment relationships. Conducted on December 6, 2024, the operation focused on sectors potentially linked to organized crime. While the name of the affected company or person is not disclosed, the investigation has uncovered 23 cases requiring further scrutiny.
The operation involved 36 customs officers who questioned 97 individuals about their employment relationships. They found seven potential minimum wage violations, one case of suspected social benefits fraud, 14 suspected social security registration violations, and one case of employing a foreigner without a work permit. Four administrative offenses were initiated on-site, including registration offenses.
The inspections targeted sectors such as cafés, bars, shisha bars, betting shops, gaming establishments, barbershops, and the motor vehicle trade. Officers checked if employers had correctly registered employees for social security, if social benefits were fraudulently obtained, if foreigners had necessary work permits, and if minimum wages were paid. The aim was to gain cross-sectoral and cross-authority insights into clan activities, raise awareness of wrongdoing, protect honest businesses, and ensure fair competition. Further inspection and investigation measures will be taken to verify and punish offenses.
The Main Customs Office in Osnabrück has begun a thorough investigation into the 23 cases uncovered during the operation. The press spokesperson, Christian Heyer, can be reached at 0541-3301-1006 or via email at [email protected] for further information. The office is committed to ensuring fair employment practices and preventing organized crime activities in the targeted sectors.
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