<p>Amazon.com Inc has launched an internal investigation in India after a whistleblower alleged an employee had taken kickbacks, a source with direct knowledge of the case told <em>Reuters</em>.</p>.<p>Indian news outlet Morning Context on Monday cited three sources who said Amazon had begun an investigation following a complaint.</p>.<p>Amazon did not answer <em>Reuters'</em> questions related to the investigation involving its India unit but said in a statement that it has "zero tolerance" for corruption.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/we-take-allegations-of-improper-actions-seriously-investigate-them-fully-says-amazon-1032361.html" target="_blank">We take allegations of improper actions seriously, investigate them fully, says Amazon</a></strong></p>.<p>"We take allegations of improper actions seriously, investigate them fully, and take appropriate action. We are not commenting on specific allegations or the status of any investigation at this time," a spokesman said.</p>.<p>The source told <em>Reuters </em>that Amazon has been investigating the matter for about two months after a complaint was received about the dealings Amazon India legal team employee, Rahul Sundaram, had with outside counsel working for the firm.</p>.<p>Sundaram, in response to <em>Reuters</em> request for comment, referred questions to Amazon. He has been sent on leave by Amazon pending the investigation, the source said. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>Amazon.com Inc has launched an internal investigation in India after a whistleblower alleged an employee had taken kickbacks, a source with direct knowledge of the case told <em>Reuters</em>.</p>.<p>Indian news outlet Morning Context on Monday cited three sources who said Amazon had begun an investigation following a complaint.</p>.<p>Amazon did not answer <em>Reuters'</em> questions related to the investigation involving its India unit but said in a statement that it has "zero tolerance" for corruption.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/we-take-allegations-of-improper-actions-seriously-investigate-them-fully-says-amazon-1032361.html" target="_blank">We take allegations of improper actions seriously, investigate them fully, says Amazon</a></strong></p>.<p>"We take allegations of improper actions seriously, investigate them fully, and take appropriate action. We are not commenting on specific allegations or the status of any investigation at this time," a spokesman said.</p>.<p>The source told <em>Reuters </em>that Amazon has been investigating the matter for about two months after a complaint was received about the dealings Amazon India legal team employee, Rahul Sundaram, had with outside counsel working for the firm.</p>.<p>Sundaram, in response to <em>Reuters</em> request for comment, referred questions to Amazon. He has been sent on leave by Amazon pending the investigation, the source said. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>