- Former Louis Vuitton executives and employees are on trial in Paris for allegedly helping a wealthy Chinese customer, Bruce C., получить improper VAT refunds on luxury purchases at the Champs-Élysées store.
- Prosecutors say Bruce C. was not eligible because he was a French resident, yet refunds were arranged anyway on purchases worth about €2.1 million between 2016 and 2020.
- An internal audit estimated the state’s loss at €351,000; Louis Vuitton has repaid the amount and fired four employees involved.
- The case grew out of a close relationship between a sales assistant and Bruce C., who received VIP treatment and made unusually large, high-end purchases.
- The prosecution argues the fraud was enabled to keep a lucrative customer and boost sales.
Source: ww.fashionnetwork.com
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