Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 Shein accused of selling childlike sex dolls in France

The fast fashion giant says it delisted the items "immediately" from its website and is investigating.

* Shein reported to authorities for selling "sex dolls with a childlike appearance" on its website.
* French media report that online description and categorisation of the dolls makes it difficult to doubt their child pornography nature.
* Shein says it immediately delisted the products and is investigating how they circumvented its screening measures.
* The company is also conducting a comprehensive review to identify and remove similar items listed by third-party vendors.
* Shein has been reported to French prosecutors and Arcom, the country's online and broadcasting regulator.
* This comes just days before Shein opens its first permanent physical shop in Paris, which has sparked controversy due to the company's labour practices and environmental record.
* France's consumer watchdog warns that disseminating child pornography via electronic communications network is punishable by up to 7 years' imprisonment and a fine of €100,000.
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