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The U.S. online sales platform is subject to an investigation after it has been reported by the government for the sale of illegal products, including Category A weapons.
French Investigation Targets eBay Over Illicit Goods
The French prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into eBay over alleged illicit sales on its platform, following findings from a consumer watchdog. The inquiry aims to scrutinize the marketplace's role in facilitating the sale of illegal items. eBay has yet to comment on the allegations.
Trade Minister Serge Papin said in mid-November that he had been detected, as on Wish, Temu and AliExpress, sales of "category A weapons, such as American fists and machetes".
The trade minister had stated that he had been detected on eBay, as on Wish, Temu and AliExpress, sales of "category A weapons, such as American fists and machetes." On Tuesday, the prosecution said that a fifth investigation had been opened, concerning the American online sales site.
The American online sales platform is the fifth to be subject to legal proceedings, for the sale of "category A weapons, such as American fists and machetes".
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