Amazon, the world leader in e-commerce, is facing a series of issues related to security and fraud. From employee package thefts to elaborate scams, the company faces increasingly complex challenges in securing its operations. It is now the turn of a subcontractor in Vélizy-Villacoublay, in Yvelines in Île-de-France, to be arrested by the national police for the theft of PS5 consoles.
A Amazon subcontractor carrier has just been arrested in France. The issue of security for this company has become worrying with several cases of internal theft. We remember that in 2019, five employees of Relais Colis, a partner of the group, were arrested for having stolen 1,300 orders, damage amounting to 27,500 euros. In another case of theft from individuals, Amazon had collaborated with the police: in New Jersey, police had trapped package thieves with fake packages containing GPS trackers.
However, such preventive measures, which remain localized, do not prevent theft in warehouses or during the delivery of packages. This is how a subcontractor from Vélizy-Villacoublay (78) managed to steal a very large batch of PS5s and valuables. An incident which highlights the need to further strengthen security around deliveries to avoid such crimes.
Discovery of a major PS5 theft in Île-de-France by an Amazon subcontractor
The incident in Yvelines revealed a case of well-organized thefts. The main suspect, a Amazon subcontractorwas arrested after stealing approximately one hundred PS5 consoles for a value of approximately 30,000 euros.
But that’s not all: when the police inspected his truck, they found in addition to the consoles, other objects hidden behind the seats. During a search of his home in Grigny, investigators discovered a variety of stolen items ranging from computers to perfumes, screens and vacuum cleaners. The total value of the damage is estimated at 100,000 euros. A second individual, presented as the cousin of the transporter, was also arrested. Even more surprising for delivery men: the two men, aged 28, did not have a driving license valid. Which leads to questions about Amazon’s subcontractor selection criteria.
These various incidents at Amazon, ranging from package theft by employees Has sophisticated scams like that of an American couple who defrauded more than $1.2 million, illustrate the threats the company faces. These cases highlight the need for Amazon to strengthen its security measures and monitoring, both at the level of its warehouses and its logistics partners, to prevent the recurrence of such fraudulent acts.
Source: Actu.fr