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Alibaba's AliExpress Hit with Record €550 Million EU Fine Over Illegal Product Sales
mint - companies·Tuesday, 21 July 2026
The European Union has fined Alibaba's AliExpress €550 million — a record penalty — for selling illegal products on its platform. The fine follows an investigation launched in March 2024 under the EU's Digital Services Act. Alibaba says it will fight the ruling.
Why It Matters
This is the largest fine ever handed out under the EU's Digital Services Act, setting a precedent for how regulators worldwide — including in India — might treat large e-commerce platforms.
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