Wage and social dumping: Finanz requested a fine of 5.3 million euros

Suspected cases stable, fines increased

According to the information, the number of suspected cases remained stable. The fines imposed have increased. There were 433 criminal applications for failing to provide or not providing wage documents.

In 2026, the control measures based on the risk analysis will be continued, it said. Be particularly examined Road transport, construction and ancillary construction industries, security and event industries as well as Hotel, gastronomy and tourism. There is an increased risk of wage and social dumping in these sectors. There will also continue to be operations near the border. The financial police are located in the Anti-Fraud Office.

“No tolerance for tax fraud”

“By combating tax and duty fraud, we strengthen all tax honest people,” said Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ): “For this reason: No tolerance for tax fraud.” Work and employment expressed similar views Social Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ): “The consistent work of the financial police and the close cooperation of all control authorities are crucial to effectively combat wage and social dumping.”