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Milan prosecutors seek criminal trial against Amazon EU and four executives over €1.2B VAT tax evasion from 2019–2021, alleging failure to collect taxes on non-EU sales.
Milan prosecutors have requested a criminal trial for Amazon’s European unit and four executives over alleged tax evasion of €1.2 billion in VAT from 2019 to 2021, citing failure to collect taxes on non-EU seller sales.
Despite a prior €527 million settlement with Italy’s tax agency, prosecutors argue the case warrants criminal charges, naming the Economy Ministry as harmed.
The decision rests with a judge.
Amazon denies the allegations, calling the prosecution unfair and warning of negative impacts on Italy’s business climate, while affirming compliance with tax laws.
Additional investigations are ongoing into customs fraud, Amazon’s presence in Italy, and a separate privacy violation involving employee data.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is also probing similar claims for 2021–2024.
Los fiscales de Milán buscan un juicio penal contra Amazon EU y cuatro ejecutivos por la evasión fiscal del IVA de € 1.2B desde 20192021, alegando no recaudar impuestos sobre ventas fuera de la UE.