Once again, an illegal beauty clinic has been uncovered in Vienna. During Sunday inspections by the Immediate Measures Group together with other authorities, two individuals were found in a rented short-term accommodation in Mariahilf, following a tip-off to the financial police, who are alleged to have performed illegal procedures. Syringes, preparations such as Botox and hyaluronic acid, prescription painkillers, and thousands of euros in cash were seized, it was reported on Monday.

The man (54) and the woman (32) found at the facility do not have medical authorization to perform these procedures. They did not speak a word of German and are from Georgia. No clients were found, but during a house search ordered by the public prosecutor’s office, numerous already used syringes and pads were discovered. The discovered preparations were confiscated. The two operators were also taken to a police station for questioning and further clarification due to violations of immigration law. The Vienna public prosecutor’s office has ordered charges against the two at large, according to the police upon request from the APA.

„Medical treatments without the necessary authorization pose significant health risks. The fact that we have already uncovered the eleventh illegal clinic shows how important our ongoing inspections are – including on Sundays and public holidays,“ said Walter Hillerer, head of the Immediate Measures Group. „It is equally important to check compliance with legal opening hours to ensure fair competition between businesses in our city.“

But not only the illegal beauty clinic was inspected. As part of the „Safe Vienna“ focus action, the Immediate Measures Group, together with the on-call service of the State Police Directorate, the financial police in the Office for Fraud Prevention, the Vienna City Gardens (MA 42), the Waste Watchers of MA 48 (Waste Management), and the Market Office (MA 59) conducted inspections throughout the Vienna city area. Food stores and other businesses were also inspected, as well as cleanliness and hygiene in Vienna’s parks and public places were checked. A particular focus was also on compliance with the legal provisions under the Opening Hours Act.

A total of 24 businesses were inspected. The magistrate issued 29 charges, including under the Opening Hours Act, for unauthorized business operations, and under the Trade Regulation Act. The police filed six charges, including for quackery, narcotics, and under the Aliens Police Act. In total, five people were temporarily arrested as part of the focus action. In addition to the fake beauty doctors, there were three arrests for violations of immigration law.

(APA)

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