Engel & Völkers, Germany’s largest real estate agency, is under investigation for suspected bogus self-employment of freelance agents. Concerns have been raised regarding the classification of these freelancers, who may actually be dependent employees. With 300 officials conducting searches across various locations, the focus is on potential unpaid taxes and social security contributions. Despite Engel & Völkers stating that their practices have been legally audited before, they are now reassessing their organizational structure amid these allegations.