The manager of a garage in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône (Val-d'Oise) is suspected of covert work and employment of foreigners without a title.
The man was arrested on October 15 and a flagrant investigation against him was opened.
The gendarmerie group of the department carried out a search Thursday in a workshop located in the same city.
At the place, 827,990 euros in cash were discovered.
Information relayed by the military on their Facebook page.
The cash came "in particular from the sale of used vehicles", indicated the gendarmes on the social network.
The on-site operation also enabled them to note the presence of three employees in an irregular situation and not declared.
Thirty-five cars intended for resale via the dealership were also on site.
The police spoke of "a clandestine car repair shop".
Released after his custody
The manager of the garage was, at first, placed in police custody, then released, reports
Le Parisien
.
The individual risks up to five years in prison and a fine of 15,000 euros for each of his illegal employees.
He could also be sentenced to a maximum sentence of three years in prison and a fine of 45,000 euros if found guilty of concealed labor.
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