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Kiel Customs Raids Catering Industry: 6 Suspected Illegal Residents

Customs officers targeted the catering and hotel industry in Kiel and nearby towns. Their operation revealed six cases of suspected illegal residence, with one also involving document forgery.

There is a stove and some item is being cooked in a vessel on the stove.
There is a stove and some item is being cooked in a vessel on the stove.

Kiel Customs Raids Catering Industry: 6 Suspected Illegal Residents

On September 19, 2025, the Financial Control of Illegal Employment (FKS) of the Kiel Main Customs Office conducted inspections across multiple cities in the region. The operation targeted the catering and hotel industry, aiming to ensure compliance with minimum wage laws and social security obligations.

A total of 27 employers and 151 employees were inspected and interviewed during the operation. The inspections took place in Kiel, Lübeck, and other nearby towns. Among the employers checked, six cases involved suspicion of illegal residence. In one of these cases, suspicion of document forgery also arose. However, the search results do not specify the names of the five particular companies affected.

The FKS operation uncovered six cases of suspected illegal residence, with one also involving suspected document forgery. The inspections highlight the ongoing efforts to combat illegal employment and ensure compliance with labour laws in the region's catering and hotel industry.

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