Nightclub Owner Fined €38,000 for Tax Evasion and Illegal Employment
A former nightclub owner in Regensburg has been fined and sentenced for tax evasion and illegal employment, totalling around 38,000 euros. The Regional Court of Regensburg ordered the penalties after the owner was found to have employed several staff without proper social security contributions for years.
The owner was discovered to have paid wages partly or entirely in cash, evading social security contributions. This amounted to 8,546 euros over five years. Additionally, the owner was fined 6,000 euros for the illegal employment. The Regensburg Customs Office, which uncovered the illegal activities, is committed to combating such practices and protecting the social security system.
René Matschke, head of the main customs office, warns that working without social security registration leaves employees vulnerable. He stated that the court's decision sends a strong message to potential offenders, demonstrating the consequences of such actions.
The former nightclub owner was ordered to pay a total fine of 14,000 euros, cover court costs, and repay the evaded social security contributions. The customs office's financial control unit will continue its efforts to prevent and prosecute illegal employment, ensuring the protection of both employees and the social security system.