A trial concerning alleged fraud involving approximately €800,000 in social security contributions for Moroccan seasonal workers in the Tarn-et-Garonne department is scheduled to be heard by the Montauban judicial court on May 19, 2026.
The case, which came to light following an investigation by French authorities, involves accusations that employers failed to properly declare and pay social charges for seasonal workers from Morocco. The alleged fraud is said to have occurred over several years, affecting numerous workers in the agricultural sector.
According to sources close to the investigation, the scheme involved underreporting wages or misclassifying workers to avoid paying full social security contributions. The total amount of unpaid contributions is estimated at €800,000.
The court's decision is expected to have implications for labor practices in the region, which relies heavily on seasonal agricultural workers. No further details on the defendants or specific companies involved have been released pending the trial.
