Overview

• Over 20 officers from the Hauptzollamt Dresden's Finanzkontrolle Schwarzarbeit unit conducted a raid on the Görlitz restaurant and its owner's residence on May 24, 2025.
• The raid was authorized by a court order from the Amtsgericht Bautzen as part of an ongoing investigation led by the Staatsanwaltschaft Görlitz and customs authorities.
• The 57-year-old restaurant owner is accused of employing unregistered workers, withholding wages, and aiding foreigners without residence permits in illegal stays.
• Investigators seized business records and electronically stored data, which are now being analyzed for further evidence.
• The investigation, which began in 2023, remains active and is expected to continue for an extended period, targeting broader labor law violations and social security fraud.