Customs Raid in Münster Exposes Illegal Residence, Social Security and Wage Breaches

Customs inspections in Münster reveal widespread illegal activities in catering establishments. The discoveries underscore the need for such operations to maintain fair employment practices.

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2025 October 7 . 6:00 AM

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Customs officials in Münster have uncovered numerous violations during inspections of catering establishments in the Borken district under the Anti-Bribery Act. The discoveries, which include illegal residence, social security registration failures, and minimum wage breaches, highlight the importance of such inspections, according to Goswin Brehe, head of the Financial Control Black Economy department.

The Main Customs Office Münster, assisted by nine customs officers, three employees of the Foreigners' Office, and two police officers, inspected five catering establishments and one taxi company. In the first establishment, a 68-year-old employee was found without a valid residence permit. Further inspections revealed employees working without social security registration and without their IDs in multiple establishments.

One restaurant was found to employ a man without a residence permit, two employees not registered with social security, and another employee not receiving the minimum wage. An administrative offense procedure was initiated against an employee who refused to cooperate with the customs office during the inspections.

The inspections, conducted under the Anti-Bribery Act, uncovered a range of violations, demonstrating the need for such operations. Goswin Brehe's statement emphasizes the significance of these inspections in maintaining fair employment practices and combating illegal activities. The identities of those involved in the investigations remain unclear.