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Alibaba Pays $600 Million to Settle US Charges Over Illegal Drug Sales on Its Platforms
NDTV·Thursday, 2 July 2026
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million to settle US charges that it allowed illegal drugs to be sold on its platforms, including Alibaba.com and AliExpress.com.
Why It Matters
Alibaba's platforms are widely used by Indian importers and small businesses — a major regulatory action against the company signals tighter scrutiny of global e-commerce giants that operate in India too.
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