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Italian Police Conduct Raids on Luxury Brands in Labour Abuse Probe

Police sought governance and supply-chain records from nine luxury brands as prosecutors widened a labor-exploitation probe into subcontractors.

  • On Thursday, the Carabinieri raided the headquarters of nine luxury brands, including Bulgari, Chanel, and Brunello Cucinelli, demanding documents on supply-chain controls over alleged labor exploitation at subcontractors.
  • The investigation centers on two Chinese-owned workshops accused of exploiting undocumented Chinese workers, whose garment bags and pouches were supplied directly to the nine fashion houses under their own labels.
  • None of the nine companies is currently under investigation, and prosecutors have not sought court-appointed administration for them, contrasting with seven other fashion groups previously placed under temporary judicial administration.
  • Brunello Cucinelli pledged full cooperation, saying it was "deeply saddened" materials for its packaging were found at an unsuitable workplace; Industry Minister Adolfo Urso previously said Italian brands' reputation was "under attack."
  • Milan prosecutor Paolo Storari confirmed the raids are part of a wider investigation into alleged labor exploitation across luxury supply chains, following cases over the past three years that have tarnished the industry.
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Insider Paper broke the news on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
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