Overview
- Prosecutors accuse Schmaus of falsely classifying two cleaning workers as marginal employees while paying them more than the mini‑job threshold.
- The indictment alleges the excess pay was concealed by booking it to fictitious employees.
- Authorities say the unpaid social insurance contributions total €47,632.50 for October 2019 through June 2023.
- Former office manager Tanja S. is charged alongside Schmaus in the case.
- If convicted, Schmaus faces a prison sentence of up to five years, and media note his ongoing role as the DFB team's head chef ahead of the summer World Cup.