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Italian police raid Bulgari, Chanel over alleged worker exploitation

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Italian police have conducted raids on several luxury fashion brands, including Bulgari and Chanel, as part of an investigation into alleged exploitation of Chinese workers by subcontractors. The operation, led by Milan prosecutors, also involved brands such as Brunello Cucinelli and Moncler. While these companies are not currently under investigation, the raids are part of a broader effort to address poor working conditions within the supply chains of Italy's prominent fashion houses, following a similar operation in late 2025. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by law enforcement against major companies in a significant industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Italian police raid Bulgari, Chanel over alleged worker exploitation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agencies ·

    Italian police raid luxury brands Bulgari and Chanel over exploitation of Chinese workers

    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, M…

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