This 59-Year-Old Convict Gets a Stiff Sentence for Unpaid Wages
Individual received prison term due to tax fraud conviction. - Individual found guilty, secured prison sentence for perpetrating forced labour under discrimination based on skin color.
No apologies here - straight talk is on the menu. A bloke, let's call him "Old Man," got hit with a hefty prison sentence of 16 months and 4 weeks by the Schwerin Regional Court. He'd screwed over his workers by dodging and mismanaging their wages. With a history of convictions under his belt, skipping probation, and an unfortunate prognosis, the judge wasn't about to offer a goddamn break.
This verdict ain't final yet. Both the prosecution, who wanted him locked up for 2 years and 9 months, and the defense, who pleaded for probation, are considering an appeal. They'll be waiting for the written verdict before making a move.
According to the court, "Old Man" established transport companies in 2017 and 2018, masquerading as sub-subcontractors for major furniture and appliance retail chains. Acquaintances and family were puppets used as "straw figure" managers, but witnesses confirmed that the man himself was the one pulling the strings. "He was known as the boss and the mastermind," the judge said.
Covering Tracks
Wage slips were as real as a two-headed calf, and social security contributions went nowhere. The judge stated, "The time sheets were fake." Counterfeit invoices were used to hide "Old Man's" illicit activities. The court confirmed 23 instances of legal infringement. The judge added, "The likelihood that there were more homemade or fabricated invoices is high."
The proven damages amounted to approximately 300,000 euros, but the indictment had mentioned a double that. The court ordered the seizure of around 300,000 euros, but both companies are bankrupt. One folded its operations in 2018, and the successor company closed up shop at the end of 2019. According to the court, the first raids took place in 2020.
- Black Market Work
- Prison Sentence
- Schwerin
- Furniture
- Household Appliances
- Men
- Prosecution
- In addition to the prison sentence, the community policy should address the lack of transparency in employment practices within the business sector, particularly in cases involving sub-subcontractors and black market work.
- The ongoing case of the 59-year-old convict's 16-month prison sentence for unpaid wages is also a matter of general-news interest, highlighting the importance of employment policy enforcement to prevent crime-and-justice issues related to business finance.
