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THU · 2026-07-16 · 20:01 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0716-93635
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Italian police raid luxury brands Bulgari and Chanel over exploitation of Chinese workers

Italian police have raided the offices of several luxury brands, including Bulgari and Chanel, in Milan. The raids are part of an investigation into suspicions that these companies used subcontractors who employed Chinese workers.

AgenciesSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-16 · 20:01 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Italian police raid luxury brands Bulgari and Chanel over exploitation of Chinese workers
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Italian police have raided the offices of several luxury brands, including Bulgari and Chanel, in Milan. The raids are part of an investigation into suspicions that these companies used subcontractors who employed Chinese workers. Other brands involved include Brunello Cucinelli, Etro, Goyard Italie, Jacob Cohen Company, Moncler, and Stefano Ricci. Milan prosecutor Paolo Storari confirmed the information. Importantly, none of the nine companies are currently under investigation, and prosecutors have not sought court-appointed administration for any of them. The investigation centers on the alleged exploitation of labor within the supply chain.

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Prosecutors have not sought court-appointed administration for any of the companies.

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None of the nine companies are currently under investigation.

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Other luxury brands raided include Brunello Cucinelli, Etro, Goyard Italie, Jacob Cohen Company, Moncler, and Stefano Ricci.

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Italian police raided offices of luxury brands Bulgari and Chanel over suspicions of exploiting Chinese workers.

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Italian police raided the offices of several luxury brands including Bulgari and Chanel over suspicions they used subcontractors employing Chinese workers, a prosecutor said Thursday.The other luxury brands included Brunello Cucinelli, Etro, Goyard Italie, Jacob Cohen Company, Moncler, and Stefano Ricci, Milan prosecutor Paolo Storari said, confirming information published by business daily Il Sole 24 Ore.None of the nine companies is under investigation, and prosecutors have not sought court-appointed administration for any of them, according to a judicial document reviewed by Reuters.
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