Italian Prosecutors Probe Major Luxury Brands Over Worker Exploitation

Italian authorities have expanded an investigation into sweatshop conditions, naming 13 major luxury brands. Prosecutors suspect these companies used subcontractors who exploited migrant workers in Italy. The brands include Gucci, Prada, Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent. They are not yet under formal investigation, but Milan prosecutors have requested information from them about the alleged abuses. This marks the largest development in a probe that began last year. The investigation focuses on the luxury fashion sector's supply chain in Italy. Prosecutor Paolo Storari is leading the case. The requests for information are a procedural step to determine if a formal criminal investigation is necessary.