Cleaning Company Owner Sentenced for €418K Social Security Fraud
A 31-year-old cleaning company owner has been sentenced for illegal employment practices. The Syrian national, who founded the company in 2022, evaded social security contributions totalling over €418,000. The case was investigated due to suspicious money laundering reports from banks.
The entrepreneur confessed to the charges, which the court considered a mitigating circumstance. As a result, he received a suspended prison term of one year and six months. The investigation involved searches of residential and business premises. The owner was found guilty of employing workers illegally and failing to pay contributions to health, pension, and unemployment insurance funds since 2022.
The cleaning company owner's illegal activities have been brought to light, with significant unpaid social security contributions affecting various insurance funds. The entrepreneur's confession and subsequent sentence serve as a reminder of the importance of adhering to employment laws and contributing to social security systems.
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