As a Bosnian, he receives 7250 euros monthly in state benefits, despite having a deportation order for over two decades.
A controversial case in Cologne, Germany has sparked outrage after it emerged that a Bosnian national, Huso B., his wife, and their eight children receive around €7,250 per month in welfare benefits from the German state, despite a deportation order dating back more than two decades. The report shows authorities have continued to pay the family even though he has been legally obliged to leave the country since 2003.
According to documents reviewed by Bild, the couple each receive about €835 for living expenses, while the children are paid between roughly €630 and €818 apiece, depending on age. This adds up to more than €87,000 annually — far exceeding what many working families earn.
The case has drawn attention not only because of the size of the payments but also because Huso B. has a long criminal history, including theft, bodily harm, and forgery, and is reportedly wanted by authorities in connection with fraud charges.
In December 2025, a scheduled court appearance on fraud allegations was canceled after officials said they could not deliver the summons — even though the family’s address was known. Bild journalists reportedly found him in the asylum shelter within minutes, highlighting apparent failures in the justice system.
The case has prompted political criticism, with calls for reforms to Germany’s asylum and social welfare systems. Officials argue that such high payments make headlines and fuel public frustration, especially when individuals subject to deportation orders remain in the country and continue to draw benefits.