Customs Office Raids German Hotels: 12 Illegals Found
On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Financial Control Office for Illegal Employment (Finanzkontrollamt Schwarzarbeit) of the Customs Authority conducted surprise inspections in the hotel and gastronomy sector across Germany. The inspections, which took place in Krefeld, Mönchengladbach, Viersen, and Neuss, focused on ensuring compliance with the Minimum Wage Act (MiLoG) and uncovering illegal employment practices.
The inspections, involving around 60 employees of the Krefeld Customs Office, targeted 156 employees. They aimed to verify adherence to the general minimum wage of €12.82 per hour, which came into effect on January 1, 2025. The customs office, supported by local authorities, foreign offices, and finance offices, also looked into social security obligations and improper receipt of social benefits.
The inspections resulted in the discovery of 12 individuals illegally present in the country. The customs office, committed to securing social systems and state revenues, will conduct extensive follow-up inspections to compare employee data with wage and financial records of the companies. The inspections are risk-oriented, ranging from random checks to full inspections of all employees of an employer.
The customs office's efforts to combat black work in the hotel and catering industry, subject to the Minimum Wage Act, are crucial for maintaining fair labor practices and protecting the integrity of social systems. The inspections serve as a reminder to employers of their legal obligations and the consequences of non-compliance.
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