Customs raid in Karlsruhe: undeclared work on construction sites!

Customs raid in Karlsruhe: undeclared work on construction sites!

On Monday, June 16, 2025, customs in Germany carried out extensive controls against undeclared work and illegal employment on construction sites. Over 2,800 customs officers were deployed across the country, including 116 in the Karlsruhe area. bnn.de reports of a consistent review of compliance with legal regulations.

The officials controlled in different cities, including Heidelberg and Rastatt. Particular attention was paid to the registration of employees with social security, the preservation of illegal social benefits and compliance with the minimum wage. 88 people were interviewed on construction sites in Karlsruhe and business documents were checked four times. These measures led to six criminal proceedings initiated and two administrative offenses procedure, including due to illegal stay. Surprisingly, two people tried to escape control, but could be set quickly. In addition, a person was arrested because there was an arrest warrant.

nationwide raid

These controls are part of a nationwide campaign that also takes place in metropolises such as Cologne, Berlin and Munich. For example, 27 men were checked in a construction site for a rehab center in Bornheim, with five of them being illegally employed. Originally from Belarus and Kosovo, those affected have now expected legal consequences. It is believed that they were paid under the minimum wage, which reflects the modest reality of many workers in the industry. [Spiegel.de] (https://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/schwarzwarbeit-bundesge-razzia- against-ilegale-baust-a-aec53f-51a7-8f8f8a-cfeedd3e14b2) underlines that these raids are necessary to work in the building industry make.

Customs are very targeted in its investigation and checks the correct registration of foreign workers. It is determined whether they are lawfully employed. In addition, the workers should at least receive the statutory minimum wage of 12.82 euros per hour - which is a much discussed topic in the construction industry. These requirements are often a challenge that [https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/arbeitsmarkt/baubranche-zoll-schwarz-razzia-100.html) describes in detail.

a far -reaching problem

The construction industry is known for its diverse challenges, especially with regard to the fight against undeclared work. The recent raids are a clear sign that the state not only complies with the legal framework, but also actively acts against grievances that not only endanger fair competition, but also affect the rights of workers. It remains to be seen which further measures are taken to sustainably improve the conditions in the construction industry.

Overall, these control campaigns show that solidarity is strong with lawfully employed workers and that the authorities will continue to support this development. The colorful construction sites in Germany could soon lose some of the dark shadows of undeclared work if customs continues to proceed with such determination.