Customs controls in Munich: Suspicion of labor exploitation and human trafficking
In large-scale inspections of hotels, restaurants and establishments in Munich, customs has encountered numerous breaches and suspicious cases.
Quick Look
- Joint checks by customs, police and other authorities in six hotels, a restaurant and a business in Munich revealed evidence of labor exploitation and human trafficking.
- Five people could be affected.
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Why It Matters
The checks took place as part of the EMPACT Platform's Europe-wide Days of Action against Organised Crime.
During checks in Munich companies, customs found evidence of possible labor exploitation and violations of social and residence law.
As the main customs office in Munich announced, customs, police, immigration authorities and employment agencies checked six hotels, a restaurant and a retail establishment. They checked 77 employees from 25 nations.
Five employees could therefore be victims of human trafficking for labor exploitation. A suspect has also been identified. The investigators also identified 26 suspected cases of violations of residence and asylum law as well as social legislation.
The action was part of Europe-wide control days of the EMPACT (European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats) platform against organized crime.
Open Questions
- What are the consequences for the farms concerned?
- What hotels and establishments are specifically involved?
