The group alleges Amazon has purposely sought to mislead lawmakers as they’ve questioned the company’s private-label practices and collection of seller data.
Highlights
- A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland.
- They allege Amazon misled the House Judiciary Committee during a 16-month investigation.
- Lawmakers say the company made false and misleading statements about its practices.
- An Amazon spokesperson said there’s “no factual basis” for the allegations.
- Amazon has previously denied the company and its executives misled the committee, which is investigating Amazon’s business practices and collection of third-party seller data, according to a letter sent Wednesday.
- The lawmakers are urging the Department of Justice to investigate whether Amazon obstructed Congress in violation of applicable federal law, the letter said.