Online retail giants Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish are under investigation in France for allegedly enabling minors to access pornographic content on their platforms, the Paris prosecutor announced on Tuesday. The probe follows a report by the country’s consumer watchdog, which raised concerns over the sale of childlike sex dolls on Shein’s platform. The watchdog referred the matter to the prosecution service on Sunday. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed that the platforms are being scrutinized for hosting violent, pornographic, or ‘undignified messages’ accessible to minors. AliExpress responded by stating it takes the issue seriously and has removed the offending listings, while Shein announced a global ban on the sale of all sex dolls and stricter platform controls. The French consumer watchdog highlighted that the descriptions and categorizations of the sex dolls left ‘little doubt as to the child pornography nature’ of the products. The investigation coincides with Shein’s launch of its first permanent physical outlet in Paris on Wednesday, amidst protests. The company, founded in China, also plans to expand its presence in other French cities, including Dijon, Reims, and Angers.