Customs campaign in Lippstadt: Five Moldovated without a work permit discovered
Customs campaign in Lippstadt: Five Moldovated without a work permit discovered
Bielefeld (ots)
In Lippstadt, the financial control of the undeclared work of the main customs office in Bielefeld has discovered several disturbing irregularities in the control of a construction column, which is employed with the expansion of fiber optic. On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the customs carried out a routine review, which took place as part of the Black Working Act. For this purpose, a construction site in Lippstadt was examined. During this study, it turned out that five of the workers present, all from Moldova, worked without the necessary permits and papers.
A total of nine men were found at the check, all of whom worked in a working type. However, five of these men between the ages of 18 and 42 could not show off. This was the first conspicuous reference to possible illegal employment. Customs accompanied the group for accommodation in Ahlen, where the employees were supposed to clarify their identity.identity examination brings irregularities to light
The situation escalated when four of the employees were able to show their Moldova passport. Another tried to identify himself with a fake Romanian ID card, but this was quickly exposed as an attempt to deceive. Thanks to the thorough work of the customs officials, this could be determined in good time. Ultimately, the employer reported the lack of Moldova passport, which broke additional light into the entire matter. The uncovered irregularities meant that the financial control of undeclared work Hamm took over the people's personal checks.
Thanks to the intensive investigations, criminal proceedings against the affected men were initiated on suspicion of illegal stay. The responsible authorities then entered and handed over the persons unclear in their identity and employment to the immigration authority of the Warendorf district. This step is necessary to ensure that the labor law provisions for all employees are observed and that any violations are punished accordingly.
The fight against undeclared work
This action is not just an isolated case, but part of an extensive investigative and control strategy that the main customs office in Bielefeld pursues. It is known that undeclared work promotes a shadow economy, which partly obtains from abroad, which disadvantages legal workers and companies. To counteract this, the role of customs is of central importance. The main customs office has set up several locations in Herford, Paderborn, Hamm and Bielefeld to effectively promote financial control and combat undeclared work.
The control of the construction work on the fiber optic expansion in Lippstadt was not only necessary, but also a clear sign against illegal employment and the bypass of applicable laws. Such measures are crucial in order to ensure total competitive conditions on the labor market and to grant protection and respect for lawful workers.
The events in Lippstadt once again show how important it is to stay vigilant and regularly carry out checks. Employees must have the certainty that their rights are protected. In any case, the customs authorities cannot be deterred in their fight against undeclared work and continue their controls to ensure a safe and fair work environment.