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German Customs Flags 19 Suspected Breaches in Nationwide Security-Sector Sweep

Investigators have moved to a records audit to verify the findings.

Overview

  • Germany’s anti–undeclared-work unit conducted coordinated inspections of private security firms on Monday to test compliance with wage, social-insurance, and employment rules.
  • Authorities deployed 105 officers from the Gießen customs office across Northern, Eastern, and Central Hesse.
  • Inspectors checked 44 companies and interviewed 163 workers, including five firms and 53 people in the city and district of Kassel.
  • Initial checks produced 19 indications of possible violations, with one irregularity noted at a Kassel company.
  • Suspected issues include registration breaches, underpayment relative to tariff minimums, and performance fraud, with potential legal steps to follow if confirmed.