Between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022, 1,600 companies were inspected by agents from the Competition department, consumption, fraud prevention and metrology of the Economy Department, employment, work and solidarity (Deets) which track commercial practices and fraud that deceive consumers and penalize companies that comply with regulations. 150 reports were drawn up and 300 injunctions drawn up in order to correct fraudulent practices. In total, the sanctions imposed over the period amount to 1 million euros. Among the frauds observed : violations of commercial rules (billing defects, abusive payment deadlines), a pyramid sale having trapped several hundred Reunion Islanders for a minimum amount of 99 euros, non-compliance with the withdrawal period during canvassing… In terms of food fraud, an investigation targeting fishing and aquaculture products revealed several frauds on product quality and numerous labeling problems. Imported products have also been seized and destroyed due to their dangerousness. (electric scooters, drumsticks, cooking tools, cosmetics).
1 million euros in fines for fraud in 18 months
