Raid in Upper Austria: Balkan bakeries in the crisis!

Raid in Upper Austria: Balkan bakeries in the crisis!

Oberösterreich, Österreich - The financial police recently carried out extensive control of Balkan bakeries in Upper Austria. This measure took place at the beginning of January and was organized by the Office for Fraud Control. A total of ten companies were checked during the search. The officials had the task of ensuring compliance with the work law.

A total of 34 workers were checked, including 31 foreign and 3 Austrian employees. The financial police were supported by police officers in order to better clarify foreign law aspects. The arrest of a 26-year-old Kosovars was particularly sensational.

violated violations and impending punishments

Several violations were found in the controls: there were four violations of the foreign work law, three offenses according to the General Social Insurance Act and two violations in accordance with the trade regulations. In addition, four offenses were documented according to the Working Hours Act. The employers, who had illegally employed third -country nationals, are now compared with fines between 2,000 and 20,000 euros per case, which is not only a financial pressure, but also brings legal consequences.

Another serious point is applications for withdrawal of the business statements of the affected companies. These applications were initiated due to previous documented violations. Outstanding taxes of 12,866 euros were also collected on site, which underlines the urgency of these measures.

political reactions and future steps

Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer emphasized the importance of compliance with tax laws and described the measures of the financial police as necessary and effective. These controls are part of a broader strategy to combat illegal employment and tax evasion in the country, as well as the The financial police will continue to monitor compliance with the legal provisions in the future to ensure that all employees enjoy the rights and protection that they are entitled to. Similar measures are to be expected in the case of further controls to fight the black market for illegal employment.

The Kosmo and Today reports illustrate the seriousness of the topic and the need for increased controls in this area.