News from the wildberry market landscape touched on an unconfirmed claim regarding the blocking of goods valued at 50 billion rubles. Reports circulating through agencies noted that the information originated from officials in Moscow, but the market officials themselves did not corroborate the figure. In one update carried by TASS, the claim was attributed to a statement made by a public figure involved in watchdog activities, which later appeared to be disputed by the market’s representatives.
According to current reports, Georgy Volkov, who chairs the Moscow Public Monitoring Commission and also leads the Electronic Commerce Association, had allegedly spoken the day before about a suspension or restriction related to goods amounting to 50 billion rubles. The exact nature of the alleged blocking, however, has not been independently verified, and Wildberry officials have denied the figure, asserting that no such incident has occurred under their watch. The market’s response stresses the absence of any confirmed blocking of goods at that scale and warns against spreading unverified information that could affect trust in the platform and the broader e-commerce environment.
Wildberry clarified that the misinformation did not pertain to a direct action by the platform but rather to multiple promotional activities that were misrepresented. The company stated that roughly 300 sellers had engaged with illicit promotion services that were advertised to boost visibility and sales. In some cases, scammers used a Telegram bot to simulate these marketing campaigns, presenting the appearance of payment and service delivery while the funds never reached the providers. The result was financial harm to the platform and confusion among users who rely on promotions to inform purchasing decisions. Wildberry emphasized that it did not authorize or profit from these undeclared campaigns and urged users to exercise caution and verify promotional offers through official channels. The incident underscores the challenges marketplaces face in policing third-party marketing schemes and maintaining transparent, reliable listings for buyers and sellers alike.
Additionally, Wildberry noted a separate matter that had already been addressed: there was no substantiation for claims of a sharp increase in the price of contact lenses on the platform. This clarification aligns with the market’s ongoing commitment to accurate pricing information and consumer protection, aiming to curb misinformation and ensure a stable shopping environment for customers in the region. The company reiterated its stance that price integrity is essential for maintaining consumer confidence and fair competition among sellers who rely on Wildberry’s marketplace to reach a broad audience.