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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

France urges EU to investigate Shein for selling illegal items including child-like sex dolls

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France is asking the European Union's executive arm to launch an investigation into how the fast-fashion giant Shein was able to sell illegal items including child-like sex dolls and weapons on its sprawling online marketplace.

Two French ministers have sent a letter to Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, urging her to take action against the retailer.

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