Italian Tax Police Target Nine Courier Companies

On Tuesday, Italy's tax police conducted searches at the headquarters of nine courier companies as part of an investigation into alleged false invoices benefiting ecommerce and logistics giants Amazon, SDA, and GLS. This information is based on a search order reviewed by Reuters.

Turin Prosecutors Investigate Tax Fraud and Illegal Labor Practices

Prosecutors in Turin are examining Amazon Italia Transport and Amazon City Logistica, units of Amazon, SDA Express Courier, and General Logistics System Enterprise (GLS) for potential tax fraud and illegal labor practices, according to a 23-page order.

Parent Companies and Responses

SDA is affiliated with Poste Italiane group, and GLS is a subsidiary of British group International Distribution Services. Poste Italiane declined to comment. Amazon had no immediate comment when contacted by Reuters, and GLS did not respond to an emailed request for comment from Reuters.