Regions' Intensive Scrutiny: Undercover Operations Linking Barbershops and Nail Salons - Detailed Examination of Illicit Animal Fur Trade in the Hairdressing and Cosmetics Sector
The Main Customs Office Schweinfurt recently conducted a regional special audit in the hairdressing and cosmetics industry, uncovering a significant number of potential violations.
Over the course of the audit, 79 businesses were inspected, and 166 individuals were surveyed. The investigation, which involved 90 officials from the Financial Control Schwarzarbeit (FKS) of the Customs Administration, led to 17 on-site investigations.
Indications of possible violations were found in 42 cases during the audit. Numerous violations regarding mandatory registration and record-keeping requirements were discovered in the businesses. Eight cases showed evidence of non-payment of the legal minimum wage of 12.82 euros, while nine cases showed suspected withholding and misappropriation of wages. Eight cases also showed suspicion of illegal employment of foreign workers.
In one case, there are indications of improper receipt of state social benefits. The customs investigations are ongoing.
Benedikt Danz, Press Spokesperson (Pressesprecher) of the Hauptzollamt Schweinfurt, can be contacted for press inquiries. His contact details are: Tel.: 09721/6464-1030, Email: [email protected], and website: www.zoll.de.
The audits are risk-oriented, involving spot checks and full audits of all employees of an employer. The Customs Administration increases personnel for these audits to maintain their preventive character. These audits are aimed at maintaining a high number of audits in certain industries to reduce societal acceptance of undeclared work and illegal employment.
The Main Customs Office Schweinfurt Press Office encourages businesses to comply with all legal requirements to ensure a fair and competitive environment for all participants in the industry. The customs audits serve as a reminder that non-compliance will not be tolerated and that appropriate action will be taken against any violations found.
