German customs open 800 investigations into cases of illegal work

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2025-03-14

Essen, Germany (dpa) - Customs officers specializing in undeclared work in Germany have launched more than 800 investigations into illegal work and employment following a nationwide raid. More than 3,000 customs officers were involved in the checks on Thursday and questioned around 6,500 employees, according to the General Customs Directorate in Bonn. The checks primarily focused on compliance with the German minimum wage law of ?12,82 ($14) pe......

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