- Amazon and four executives face a trial request from Italian prosecutors over alleged tax evasion, according to sources. This marks the first time a major tech company has faced a trial request after previously settling a tax case with Italy's revenue agency.
- Italian prosecutors are requesting a trial for Amazon and four executives over alleged tax evasion.
- This follows a previous tax settlement with Italy's revenue agency.
- The investigation focuses on Amazon EU Sarl, based in Luxembourg, and its director Barbara Scarafia, regarding undeclared income.
- Authorities are reviewing digital evidence and employee transfers from a February 2026 raid of Amazon's Milan headquarters.
- This marks the first time a major tech company has faced a trial request after settling a tax case in Italy.
Amazon and four executives face a trial request from Italian prosecutors over alleged tax evasion, according to sources. This marks the first time a major tech company has faced a trial request after previously settling a tax case with Italy's revenue agency.
Mar 12, 2026, 2:25:47 PM UTC(5 hours ago)
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From:@DeItaone
$AMZN - -ITALIAN PROSECUTORS REQUEST TRIAL FOR AMAZON AND 4 EXECS OVER ALLEGED TAX EVASION - SOURCES
FIRST TIME A BIG TECH COMPANY FACES A TRIAL REQUEST AFTER PREVIOUSLY SETTLING A TAX CASE WITH ITALY'S REVENUE AGENCY
