Customs department shares initial figures for goods scrutiny at the Kiliani Festival entertainment event
The Main Customs Office in Schweinfurt is currently conducting a joint investigation with authorities such as the German Pension Insurance and immigration authorities to examine alleged violations detected during the inspection of the Kiliani Volksfest in Würzburg.
The investigation, carried out by over 70 enforcement agents from the Customs Financial Control Schwarzarbeit of the Main Customs Office Schweinfurt, took place on July 10, 2025. A total of 67 showman businesses were inspected, and 224 employees were questioned about their employment status.
The Customs Financial Control Schwarzarbeit (FKS) conducts nationwide and regional focus and special inspections based on a risk-oriented approach. The FKS also contributes to the detection and punishment of violations, aiming to reduce the societal acceptance of black work and illegal employment.
Although specific details about the detected violations were not provided, the Main Customs Office has confirmed that possible irregularities were detected during the inspection. The detected irregularities are now the subject of further investigations.
For those interested in learning more about this investigation or the Main Customs Office's activities, the public event will take place at the Schweinfurt Customs Office - Londonstraße (Londonstraße 24, 97421 Schweinfurt) from 10 - 15 hours on July 26, 2025. Interested citizens can direct inquiries to the Main Customs Office Schweinfurt Press Office at the provided contact details.
It is important to note that no information about any penalties or actions taken has been provided at this time. The Main Customs Office encourages transparency and will release updates as more information becomes available.
These coordinated inspections are part of the Main Customs Office's efforts to present the diverse areas of activity of the customs and contribute to a fair and lawful employment environment.
