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French prosecutor opens probe on Ebay over suspicion of sale of illicit goods
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 25, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Global Banking and Finance Review
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 25, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
French authorities are investigating eBay for allegedly selling illicit goods on its marketplace, following a report by consumer watchdog DGCCRF.
PARIS (Reuters) -The French prosecutor's office on Tuesday said it had opened an investigation on U.S. E-commerce giant eBay on suspicion of the sale of illicit goods on its marketplace, confirming an earlier report from newspaper Le Parisien.
The prosecutor's office opened the investigation after consumer watchdog DGCCRF had said two weeks ago it had found illicit goods on eBay's market place and other e-commerce portals.
EBay did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(Reporting by Alessandro Parodi and Inti Landauro;Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
E-commerce refers to buying and selling goods or services over the internet. It encompasses various online transactions, including retail sales, auctions, and payment processing.
Consumer protection involves laws and regulations designed to ensure the rights of consumers are upheld, safeguarding them against unfair practices and fraud in the marketplace.
Fraud prevention refers to measures and strategies implemented to detect and deter fraudulent activities, protecting businesses and consumers from financial losses.
Illicit goods are products that are illegal to sell or distribute, often including stolen items, counterfeit products, or those that violate laws and regulations.
A marketplace is an online platform where multiple sellers can offer goods or services to consumers. Examples include eBay, Amazon, and Etsy.
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