Strands from Eastern Europe: Loss of billions of criminal networks

The darkness of the economy: strans as shadows of organized crime

Berlin (ots)

In an alarming revelation, it shows how criminals from Eastern Europe use the system of German companies. Thousands of people, often without their knowledge, are used as strans in management positions, which favored illegal activities in Germany.

a shadow market for strans

The use of strans has reinforced in recent years. These people, often addicted or homeless, are the focus of a criminal power system that builds complex networks within the economy. According to the investigation of the customs crime office (ZKA), they are recruited by professional service providers who are able to convey these shadow figures for illegal business.

social effects and social disorders

The dimension of economic crime, which is made possible by these strans, has a serious impact on society. Ralf Simon from the ZKA describes the situation as a "sub-nimulation" of society, while the EU prosecutor Annegret Ritter-Victor emphasizes that such criminal activities often result in tax evasion in a three-digit million range. This is not only harmful to state finances, but also undermines trust in the economy.

The responsibility of the authorities and action steps

The knowledge about the use of strans raises questions about the credibility of the rule of law. Tobias Lübbert, the European prosecutor, emphasizes that fake documents and constructed business can massively damage trust in business transactions. In order to meet these challenges, Florian Köbler, Federal Chairman of the German Tax Union, calls for better equipment and personnel reinforcement of tax investigations. Because while billions of frauds take place, the resources that are available for the clarification of such offenses are often inadequate.

conclusion: need for action for society

In view of the reports on this organized abuse of strans, it is of the greatest urgency that everyone involved - from the investigative authorities to politics - take measures to expose and end this shadow economy. The upcoming documentary "The Strohmann Cartel. Service provider for the Mafia", which will be broadcast on July 30, 204 at 10:50 p.m.